ER RN
Hinesville, GA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ER RN for a night shift position at a Critical Access Hospital requiring 2 years of ER experience and GA or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Work in the Emergency Room of an acute care Critical Access Hospital (CAH), located about 40 miles SW of Savannah, GA
• 18-bed unit including 3 trauma bays, averaging 90 patients/day with peak seasonal volume up to 140/day
• Nurse to patient ratio generally 1:4-5 depending on acuity
• Treat general ER patient population including abdominal pain, lacerations, CP/SOB, stroke, psych, MVAs, trauma (stabilize and transfer), DKA, sickle cell, and STEMI (send out)
• Facility has a triage area where travelers may work based on experience, but no separate fast track or holding area
• ER nurses manage their own ER holds
• Two 'safety rooms' available for psych patients in lieu of dedicated psych/seclusion rooms
• Telemetry monitoring in every room except safety rooms; RNs must read and interpret their own strips
• In-house X-ray/CT available 24/7 with Radiology transport
• RNs and techs draw labs
• RT staffed 24/7 (1 at night); RNs must be able to troubleshoot vents, BiPap, CPAP, and other RT equipment
• Charting completed in TruBridge - Evident and T-system EMRs
• 12-hour night shifts (7a-7p rotation)
• Self-scheduling and block scheduling allowed, subject to manager approval
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage rotated with permanent staff
• No floating and no call/standby requirements

Requirements

• Active RN license (GA or Compact) required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS required; TNCC preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ER experience required
• Experience from smaller community hospitals preferred over CAH due to higher patient volume
• Must be proficient with IVs and drips, with ICU hold experience preferred
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment required

Additional Information

• Charge nurse present on every shift and takes a patient assignment
• PCTs support the unit, assisting with vitals, lab draws, splinting, and general tech duties
• Both MD and mid-level providers staffed daily, with plans to add a third provider
• In-house security available on weekends, with 24/7 coverage in development
• Pharmacy in house until 5pm; resource nurse mixes meds using provided reference materials
• Unit/department orientation consists of 3 shifts
• Facility emphasizes strong customer service and patient satisfaction
• Facility will not accommodate schedule changes
• Facility may cancel up to 2 shifts per 13-week contract
• Scrub color is Caribbean Blue, with scrub jacket in matching color or white
• Masking not required if vaccinated; face mask and shield required if unvaccinated
• Travel experience preferred but not required, so first-time travelers may be considered