Emergency Room Nurse
St. Peter, MN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift Emergency Department role in a Level 4 Trauma acute care setting requiring a MN RN license and advanced certifications.

Responsibilities

• Position located in the Emergency Department of an acute care setting
• Level 4 Trauma center, stroke ready but not receiving
• Unit consists of 11 total beds, including 7 ER beds and 2 trauma bays
• Nurse to patient ratio is 1:4
• Provides care to a diverse patient population ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics with diagnoses including stroke, chest pain, trauma, respiratory illness, and more
• Commonly administers sedatives, paralytics, pressors, and cardizem drips
• RNs responsible for triage; travelers may be assigned triage duties
• Uses Epic EMR system
• Position follows 12-hour shifts, mostly nights, with 7-7 scheduling
• Required to work every third weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• Holiday coverage rotates with permanent staff; night holidays include the night before and the night of the holiday
• No call or on-call requirements
• No floating required
• Primary responsibilities include managing emergency and trauma care for a range of patient ages and conditions
• RNs are expected to draw labs from IVs when phlebotomy is unavailable
• RNs are responsible for initial respiratory management and troubleshooting prior to consulting remote RT support, which is available via telehealth 24/7
• Unit does not have 24/7 in-house security or monitor techs; RNs are required to read their own strips
• Grey scrubs are required for this position
• Unit orientation consists of 3 shifts on day shift, with additional orientation provided as needed

Requirements

• Active MN RN license required
• Minimum 1 year of recent Emergency Department RN experience
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC required
• Experience with IV starts, Foley catheters, labs, troubleshooting, vent management, and reading strips required
• Ability to independently manage ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and High Flow equipment
• Experience with Epic EMR preferred

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