Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Charlotte, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift Emergency Department position requiring at least 2 years of ED experience and BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and CPI certifications.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the Emergency Department of a non-teaching hospital with 43 ED beds, including Clinical Decision and Behavioral Health beds
• Serves a general ED population from pediatric to geriatric with an average daily census of 145
• Typical patient diagnoses include trauma stabilization for transfer, respiratory illness, stroke, behavioral health, acute MI, uncontrollable diabetes, and minor trauma
• RN to patient ratios range from 1:3-4 based on acuity
• 12-hour night shifts (1900-0700) with every other weekend required
• Scheduled to work 75% of holidays
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required to multiple hospitals and freestanding EDs within the region and Central Division, with paid mid-shift float travel time
• Utilizes EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors
• Duties include delivering emergency care for a broad spectrum of conditions within a busy ED environment
• Support staff includes HCT/Unit Secretaries, Paramedics, Charge Nurses, Safety Attendants, Pharmacists, Social Workers, Respiratory Therapists, ED Physicians, APPs, Hospitalists, and Intensivists
• Orientation includes general onboarding and two days of departmental training
• Scrub color requirement is navy blue
• Free parking is available
• Work environment is described as welcoming, helpful, and busy

Requirements

• Active NC or compact state RN license required
• Minimum of 2 years recent ED nursing experience
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and CPI
• General ED skillset required, including cardiac rhythm interpretation, critical care drips, PIV starts, TNK/TPA administration, and conscious sedation
• Charge RN experience preferred
• TNCC certification preferred
• Experience with EPIC EMR preferred
• Applicants must live at least 50 miles from the facility
• First-time travelers 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