Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Richmond, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ER RN with at least one year of adult emergency room experience and a VA or compact license for a busy hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 30-bed Emergency Department with 14 Fast Track beds and additional hallway beds as needed
• Serve patients of all ages with a variety of medical complaints; no trauma cases
• Typical patient census is 120-130 per day
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:4
• 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend and major holiday required
• Collaborative team includes MDs, ACPs, PCTs, Charge RN, RRT, phlebotomists, ED techs, and unit secretaries
• Scrub colors required: navy blue, white, or a combination of both
• Must be able to provide and coordinate emergency care for patients across the lifespan in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment
• Will collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team focused on quality outcomes
• Responsible for ongoing patient assessment, care planning, and evaluation
• Must adhere to core safety behaviors and participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Holiday coverage is required as scheduled
• Pass/fail EKG testing occurs on the first day of orientation, with two attempts allowed
• First-time travelers are not specified as eligible, and local candidates are not accepted

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license required
• Minimum one year of adult ER nursing experience required
• Experience with conscious sedation required
• Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and CPI/De-escalation training required
• Must pass an EKG exam at orientation (study guide provided)
• Copy of nursing diploma or transcript required for consideration
• No local candidates within a 50-mile radius will be considered
• Travel pairs/teams are not 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