Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Portland, OR
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ER RN with Epic charting and trauma experience for a night shift contract in Oregon.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Level I Trauma Center and teaching hospital emergency department
• Primary patient population includes trauma, acute stroke, STEMI, psychiatric emergencies, sepsis, and patients with substance use or complex medical histories
• Ratios are typically 1 nurse to 3-4 patients
• Procedures performed include moderate and deep sedation, ultrasound, intubation, cardioversion, D&C, sexual assault exams, CPR, and imminent deliveries
• Night shift schedules are 3x12 hours, with shifts from 17:00-05:30 or 19:00-07:30
• Weekend shifts are required
• Floating within the hospital may be required, but not to sister hospitals
• Charting is completed using Epic EMR
• Responsible for assessment, care planning, interventions, and consultations for a diverse ED patient population
• No call or on-call responsibilities required
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate as travelers
• RTO requests must not exceed one week
• Return staff must have a gap of at least six months before returning as a traveler
• Scrubs provided for work; no print scrubs permitted
• Pre-start modules must be completed and will be recorded via transcript
• Holiday and weekend coverage is required as scheduled

Requirements

• Active OR RN license required or proof of application submitted to the licensing board
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required; TNCC preferred
• Minimum of 2 years recent emergency department RN experience required
• Recent Epic experience and trauma experience required
• At least 1 year of prior travel experience required if Epic experience is recent
• COVID-19 vaccination required without exemption
• Two supervisory references from the past 24 months required for consideration
• No background or license hits accepted

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