Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Charlotte, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position in a Level I Trauma, teaching hospital with EPIC EMR and floating requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Level I Trauma Emergency Department with 43 ED beds and 20 boarding beds
• Patients include trauma, chest pain, stroke, respiratory, cardiac, mental health, and complex medical cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is up to 1:5 depending on acuity and assignment
• Travelers most often cover ED Holds as Med/Tele RNs
• Required to float to multiple hospital sites within the region, covering Resource Team needs as necessary
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors
• Every other weekend scheduling required
• No call required for travelers
• Travelers must work at least 75% of the holidays as assigned
• Responsibilities include care of trauma, cardiac, neurological, and complex medical patients, and management of patients boarding in the ED
• Support is provided by CNA staff, receptionists, charge nurses, and 24/7 ancillary departments including respiratory therapy, hospitalist, and intensivist
• Nurses independently interpret telemetry and respond directly as there are no monitoring techs
• Orientation includes hospital and departmental training days
• Scrub color is navy
• Free parking is provided
• Up to 6 days of requested time off may be approved, excluding holidays
• First-time travelers will be considered but are not preferred

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Minimum of 2 years recent ED or Med/Tele RN experience, with most recent experience within the last 12 months
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS; ED RNs also require PALS and CPI, TNCC preferred
• Experience with trauma, stroke, cardiac monitoring, conscious sedation, IV and PIV starts, drain/tube management, and critical drips administration
• Experience with EPIC EMR is required
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the home unit due to radius rule

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts