Emergency Room Float Pool RN
Garden City, KS
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an ER float pool position in Kansas, requiring a compact or KS RN license and extensive floating within the region.

Responsibilities

• Position works in an acute care setting within the ER Float Pool across multiple hospital locations in a 60-mile radius of Garden City, KS
• Responsibilities include floating to any ER in Zone 4 facilities within the assigned region
• Night shifts are scheduled as 12-hour shifts with every other weekend and holiday required
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:4-5 based on patient acuity
• Daily ER census varies from 6 to 49 patients, with mixed types of cases including abdominal pain, DM, NSTEMI, pneumonia, trauma, stroke, and HTN
• Common ER procedures and drips are performed, and RNs perform both Point of Care lab testing and tele monitoring
• Charting is completed using Epic EMR and the ability to interpret telemetry is required
• No home base facility, float assignments are communicated according to the schedule
• Main duties include hands-on emergency nursing care for diverse patient populations and acuities
• Point of care lab testing training provided onsite; RNs are responsible for performing these tests
• Support staff includes techs for unit secretary duties and triage assistance, as well as 24/7 respiratory therapy
• Orientation is 2-3 days and must be completed in-state regardless of remote onboarding modules
• ERs are non-trauma designated but are STEMI receiving centers and stroke centers with send outs for higher level care
• RNs are required to wear navy blue scrubs
• Travelers receive their specific float facility assignment at the start of each schedule
• Returning employees are not eligible if employed by a CommonSpirit facility within the past year in any capacity

Requirements

• Active KS or compact RN license in hand at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of recent ER nursing experience required
• Certifications required: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), ENPC or PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC
• Ability to float to ER units within a 60-mile zone is mandatory
• Driver’s license must be provided for consideration
• Must provide two professional references: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the float zone city center per radius rules

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