Emergency Room Travel Nurse
Martinsburg, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift Emergency Department assignment requiring a WV or compact license, BSN, and multiple certifications.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care Emergency Department with 40 beds, including 2 trauma bays, 7 rapid medical exam beds, and 2 psych/seclusion rooms
• Patient population includes trauma, STEMI, stroke, behavioral health, pediatric/adolescent, and typical ED emergency cases
• Average patient volume is approximately 120 patients per day
• RN patient ratio is typically 1:4
• Night shift schedule 7p-7a, with every other weekend and holiday coverage as needed
• Use of Epic EMR is required
• No floating outside of the Emergency Department
• Specialized equipment used includes Servo U, Hamilton G5, and Hamilton T1 ventilators, bipap, high flow oxygen systems, Phillips monitoring systems, and Omnicell for medication dispensing
• Rapid Medical Exam (RME) area is staffed with a PA or ED physician and an LPN or RN, handling typical level 3-5 cases
• Responsibilities include lab draws, IV starts, foley catheter insertion and removal, EKGs, wound care, and procedure assistance for traumas
• Charge nurse support is available 24/7, with ED techs and paramedics providing additional assistance
• Floor-specific orientation of 1 or 2 shifts is provided based on experience
• Block scheduling may be available if it meets unit needs
• Travelers are expected to follow the navy blue scrub dress code with natural hair colors and cover distasteful tattoos
• RT and pharmacy services are available in-house 24/7
• Security is present hospital-wide with rapid accessibility to the ED
• IV team is not present; nurses and PCTs are responsible for IV access
• Unit does not accept local travelers within 50 miles

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license in hand
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department RN experience in a similar volume/size setting
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Current certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), PALS (AHA), NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and TNCC
• Previous Epic EMR experience required
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates with prior WVU employment as perm or traveler must have a break of at least 2 years before reapplying
• COVID vaccination is required unless an approved medical or religious exemption is obtained

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