Emergency Department RN
Hermiston, OR
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN for a 13-week travel contract in Oregon, requiring ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications with at least 3 years of experience.

Details

• Emergency Department (ED) setting within a hospital environment
• Manages a diverse patient population ranging from minor injuries to life-threatening emergencies
• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week
• Weekend and holiday coverage required, as the ED operates 24/7
• Travelers may be floated to other departments before core staff when qualified to perform patient care

Requirements

• Active RN license in the state of Oregon required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience required
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
• Strong clinical skills and critical thinking abilities in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, with frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of objects up to 25 lbs
• Must be capable of continuous walking and standing, and working 12-hour shifts in high-stress situations

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include patient triage, assessment, medication and IV administration, wound care, splinting, and continuous vital sign monitoring
• Responds to rapid response calls and code blue situations
• Documents patient information and treatment plans accurately in the EHR
• Provides patient and family education regarding diagnoses, procedures, and follow-up care
• Works collaboratively with physicians, nurse practitioners, and support staff
• BSN and specialty certifications (e.g., CEN) are preferred but not required
• CRASE training will be required if the assignment extends beyond 6 months
• Subject to frequent exposure to infection, contagious disease, hazardous materials, and occasionally combative patients