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

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department night shift position requiring a BSN, WV or compact RN license, and prior travel experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a high-volume Emergency Department within an acute care hospital setting
• 40-bed ER including 2 trauma bays, 7-bed Rapid Medical Exam area, and 2 psych/seclusion rooms
• Patient ratio is typically 1:4 for RNs with an average census of about 120 patients per day
• Night shift, 12 hours (7p-7a), with every other weekend and holiday coverage as needed
• Care for a wide variety of patients including trauma, STEMI, stroke, behavioral health, and pediatric/adolescent behavioral cases
• Use Epic EMR for documentation; Epic experience required
• No floating required
• Daily responsibilities include triage, trauma care, wound management, foley insertion/removal, lab draws, EKGs, and assisting with respiratory support equipment
• Free charge nurse on unit 24/7, with additional support from ED techs (typically with EMS background) and 24/7 in-house RT and pharmacy
• Serves as both a STEMI and Stroke Center; some critical cases stabilized then transferred out depending on acuity
• Orientation consists of 1-2 twelve-hour shifts depending on experience
• Scrub color is navy blue with navy or white jacket and white or navy undershirt; natural hair color required and distasteful tattoos must be covered
• Returning candidates must have a 2-year break from any prior employment (permanent or travel) within the WVU system
• Not accepting local candidates within 50 miles of the facility

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Minimum 2 years of previous ER experience in a similar volume environment
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and NIHSS certifications required
• Experience using Epic EMR required
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to qualify as a traveler
• COVID-19 vaccination required or approved exemption

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