Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Macon, GA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department position requiring a GA or compact RN license and advanced emergency certifications.

Responsibilities

• Position based in a large hospital emergency department with Level 1 Trauma and teaching hospital designation
• 61+ bed Emergency Department with additional surge capacity
• 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Weekend rotation consists of 6 weekend shifts every 6 weeks
• No on-call or floating outside the Emergency Department required
• Patient population includes trauma, cardiac, stroke, diabetes, mental health, and medical-surgical emergencies
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4 depending on zone
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors
• Provide direct nursing care in a fast-paced, high-acuity emergency setting
• Support staff includes CNAs, unit secretaries, charge nurses, phlebotomy, PICC team, respiratory therapists, hospitalists, and intensivists available 24/7
• Central telemetry monitoring managed within the Emergency Department
• One day facility orientation and two days departmental orientation provided
• Required to work 75% of major holidays as per scheduling guidelines
• Navy scrubs are required for RNs
• Free parking is available on campus, with paid options in parking decks
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Requests for time off must be approved by management
• Team-oriented work culture in a busy department

Requirements

• Active GA or compact RN license
• Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Department RN experience required
• Certifications required: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• Must pass an EKG competency exam to demonstrate basic cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Experience in Level 1 Trauma ER, including management of emergency drips such as Heparin, Insulin, Cardene, Dopamine, Epinephrine, Fentanyl, Propofol, and Levophed
• National certification in Emergency Nursing is preferred but not required

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