Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Randallstown, MD
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Evenings

Registered Nurse / Emergency Room

Shift Details

This position offers a mid-shift schedule, consisting of three 12-hour shifts from 3:00 PM to 3:30 AM.

Weekend Requirement

Travelers are required to work every other weekend, specifically on Saturdays and Sundays.

Floating Requirements

Candidates must be willing to float within their scope to meet facility needs, including support between like units. This includes two rapid evaluation units for urgent care and critical care needs, and supporting two locked units in the emergency department for behavioral health care.

Time Off Policy

• Holiday coverage is mandatory during the contract period.
• One pre-approved time-off request is allowed per contract.
• Requested time off must be included in the contract and reviewed with the management.

Patient Ratios

• The patient-to-nurse ratio is typically 1:4 to 1:6.
• Nurses will support locked behavioral health units in the emergency department with a ratio of 1:6.
• Behavioral health units are supported by a dedicated security team.

Experience Requirements

• A minimum of three years of experience in the Emergency Department is required.
• Candidates with two years of Level I or Level II trauma experience may be considered.
• Precepting and training experience is preferred.

Certification Requirements

• Current certifications in ACLS, BLS, NIH, and PALS are required.
• Completion of the Prophecy Relias Advanced Emergency Department assessment is necessary.
• Four hours of annual stroke continuing education is mandatory.
• CEN certification is preferred.

Locals and Block Schedule

Local candidates are accepted. However, the facility does not accommodate block scheduling.

Licensure Requirements

A valid RN license from Maryland or a compact state is required at the time of submission.

Unit Information

This role is situated within a 54-bed emergency department that handles an average of approximately 120 visits daily. The department provides care for a diverse patient population, including neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The facility is recognized as a Primary Stroke Center with Gold Plus recognition from the American Heart Association, and it is equipped to manage STEMI patients needing cardiac catheterization interventions. Care management and behavioral health support services are available.

Uniform Requirements

The designated scrub color for the position is navy blue.

Charting System

The electronic health record system used in this department is Cerner, which includes FirstNet and Launch.