ER RN
Greenfield, IN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ER RN for a 13-week acute care assignment requiring strong triage skills and a minimum of 2 years of ER experience.

Details

• Acute care Emergency Department setting with 18 beds including 4 trauma bays, all private
• Department includes 2 fast track rooms and a triage area
• Not a designated trauma center or stroke center; has interventional Cath Lab for STEMIs Monday-Friday 8a-5p
• Approximately 67 patient visits per day
• Nurse to patient ratios are 4:1 for half the department and 5:1 for the other half
• Common diagnoses include chest pain rule-out, abdominal/pelvic pain, diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and minor injuries
• RNs are expected to titrate drips and manage set-rate cardiac drips
• 1 physician on-site 24/7 with a second physician 12p-10p; no mid-levels
• Charge nurses assist with patient assignments during slower hours or call-ins; House Supervisor available 24/7
• Techs and medics support patient care including vitals, IV starts, blood draws, EKGs, and splinting
• Respiratory therapy available 24/7 for breathing treatments, ABGs, BiPAP, and ventilators
• Unmanned central cardiac monitoring system (Nihon Kohden) with RNs responsible for strip interpretation
• X-Ray and CT located adjacent to the ED; RNs assist with patient transport as needed
• RNs perform phlebotomy alongside techs and medics
• Shift schedule includes 7a-7p, 7p-7a, 11a-11p, and 3p-3a rotations
• Scheduling is completed by the coordinator or director 4-6 weeks in advance with no block scheduling
• Weekend requirement is every 3rd weekend (Sat/Sun for days, Fri/Sat for nights)
• Holiday coverage may be required based on department need
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating is routine among ER staff but does not include the ER overflow unit
• Uses MEDITECH EMR system

Requirements

• Active RN license (IN or Compact) required
• Minimum 2 years of ER nursing experience required
• Prior triage experience required
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), PALS (AHA), NIHSS (AHA only)
• BSN not required for this position
• Must be willing to work weekends as scheduled

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a busy Emergency Department including triage, monitoring, and treatment
• Interpret cardiac telemetry strips using Nihon Kohden monitors
• Administer inhalers to hold patients as needed
• Collaborate with techs, medics, respiratory therapists, and physicians as part of the care team
• Unit/department orientation consists of one 12-hour shift
• Scrub color requirement is navy or royal blue
• Hold patients are intermixed within the department
• One room is designated for psychiatric patients, though it is not a true seclusion room
• Security is present with weapon detectors at public entrances
• Candidates who worked in a permanent capacity at the facility within the last 6 months will not be considered
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position