Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Montgomery, AL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced MS RN for a position in the ED Hold area with Cerner experience and the ability to manage a diverse med-surg patient population.

Responsibilities

• Work in the ED Hold area of a hospital at a Level II Trauma Center
• Care for med-surg patients with admission orders in an ED environment
• Patient population includes CHF exacerbation, TIA/CVA rule out, GI/GU issues, and more
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5
• Assignment requires use of Cerner EMR, Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Spacelabs monitors
• Unit supported by CNAs, receptionists/HUCs, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, and hospitalists
• Float as needed to like units including other MS, ICU, and ED hold units
• 12-hour day shifts from 7:00AM to 7:00PM, scheduled in 6-week cycles
• Weekend rotation includes every other weekend or four weekend days per month
• No on-call requirements
• Orientation consists of 24 hours classroom and 24 hours on-unit for new or returning travelers gone over a year
• Primary responsibility is to manage med-surg patients in an ED holding setting with frequent admissions and discharges
• Ability to adapt to quick turnover and assignment changes is important
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team including support staff and hospitalists
• First-time travelers accepted with at least two years of experience and required EMR/trauma experience
• Approval for up to 7 days RTO possible excluding blackout dates
• Must work one major and one minor holiday per hospital policy
• Scrub colors are flexible—any color may be worn
• Free parking available behind the UAB building

Requirements

• Active AL or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 18 months of med-surg RN experience required
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• ACLS preferred
• CPI or similar certification required
• Cerner or EPIC EMR experience required
• Level II Trauma experience required for first-time travelers
• Strong assessment, communication, documentation, IV start, and blood administration skills necessary
• Experience with suctioning, O2 therapy, ostomy care, Foley/external catheter care, PEG/NGT use, wound and chest tube care, fall prevention, and restraint management preferred
• No local candidates within a 60-mile radius eligible
• Perm staff must wait six months after leaving to be considered as a traveler

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