Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Hermiston, OR
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an ER RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring an active Oregon RN license and ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications.

Details

• Emergency Department setting providing care for a wide range of medical conditions from minor injuries to life-threatening emergencies
• Night shift schedule with 3 shifts per week at 12 hours per shift
• Handles patients of varying acuity levels through triage and emergency care
• Documents patient information and treatment plans in EHR or paper charts as required
• May respond to rapid response calls and code blue situations
• Agency nurses floated to other departments where qualified before core staff are floated
• Shifts may include nights, weekends, and holidays as the department operates 24/7

Requirements

• Active RN license in the State of Oregon
• Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications required
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
• BSN preferred
• Previous clinical experience preferred
• Strong clinical skills and critical thinking abilities required
• Ability to work under pressure in high-stress, unpredictable situations
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and frequently carry, push, or pull up to 25 lbs
• Capable of continuous walking and standing throughout long shifts

Additional Information

• Conduct thorough patient assessments including vital signs, medical history, and current symptoms
• Prioritize patients based on severity of condition during triage
• Administer medications, IV fluids, and treatments per physician orders, including wound care and splinting
• Continuously monitor patients' vital signs and adjust interventions as needed
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, and support staff
• Provide patient and family education on diagnoses, procedures, and follow-up care
• Advocate for patient rights, dignity, and preferences during care delivery
• Follow infection control protocols to minimize risk to patients and staff
• Participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives
• Certifications specific to clinical specialty areas are preferred
• CRASE training required if assignment extends beyond 6 months
• Work environment includes exposure to infection, contagious disease, hazardous materials, and occasionally combative patients