Emergency Room RN
Mountain Home, ID
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Evenings

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 18, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Emergency Department position at a Critical Access Hospital, requiring 2 years of ED experience and active ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications.

Details

• Work setting is an acute care Critical Access Hospital Emergency Department with 10 beds and 2 trauma bays
• Patient population includes both pediatric and adult patients presenting with chest pain, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, lacerations, STEMI, stroke, trauma, and military patients
• Average daily patient volume is approximately 35 patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4
• Travelers are responsible for triage duties using a dedicated triage room
• ER holds are intermixed within the department; no separate holding area
• One safe room available for psychiatric patients with sitters on call
• Charting is done in Epic
• SpaceLabs monitors are used; RNs read strips and monitor patients
• Common drips include procedural sedation, TNK, and standard ER drips
• 12-hour evening shifts, with the primary slot running 11a–11p and additional scheduling as needed
• Minimum of 4 weekend shifts required per 6-week period
• Holiday coverage required based on departmental need
• No on-call or standby requirements
• No floating requirements
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RN license (Idaho or Compact) required — pending licenses will not be accepted
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC
• Minimum 2 years of emergency department nursing experience
• Epic EMR experience
• Valid driver's license required
• 2 professional references required for consideration: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years — both must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; no local candidates accepted

Additional Information

• RNs are responsible for drawing labs, with phlebotomy available to assist as needed
• Respiratory therapy is available 24/7 hospital-wide and handles ABGs, breathing treatments, and EKG assistance
• Radiology handles patient transport except in critical situations
• Charge RN is available 24/7 and does not take a patient assignment; a House Supervisor covers nights
• One CNA is on staff with sitters available to call in
• One security guard is on site 24/7, though coverage may be unavailable if the guard calls out
• Orientation consists of 2 days
• No blocked scheduling or special scheduling requests will be accepted
• Former permanent employees must have been away for at least one year before applying for a travel assignment
• Any color scrubs are acceptable