Emergency Dept RN
Pulaski, TN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Travel RN for a Detox/ER unit requiring TN or compact RN licensure and prior detox or emergency department experience.

Details

• Detox unit within a 95-bed acute care hospital, ER experience also considered
• 13-bed unit caring for patients ages 18 to geriatric, occasionally including 17-year-olds
• Patient ratio of 1:7
• Common diagnoses include substance abuse, polysubstance abuse, ETOH withdrawal, and related behavioral and medical conditions
• Treatments include valium tapers, subutex, vivitrol, banana bags, and rescue medications
• Uses IV pumps, Zoll monitors, and IV catheters
• Charts in HMS/Medhost EHR
• Shift runs 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Every other weekend required, plus as needed
• No call requirements
• May be required to float to other departments as needed but not standard

Requirements

• Active RN license (TN or Compact) required
• BLS, ALS, and PALS certifications required prior to start
• Handle With Care certification required after hire
• Minimum 3+ years of RN experience required, 5+ years preferred
• ASN required at minimum
• Experience with CIWA/COWS preferred
• Skilled in IV access and bedside shift report
• Experience assisting with bedside procedures such as PICC lines/midlines preferred
• Must pass Tennessee Abuse Registry check prior to assignment start

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to detox patients across a wide age range
• Assist with bedside procedures and medication administration as needed
• Participate in bedside shift report, briefs, debriefs, and unit checks
• Complete required education expectations during the course of the contract
• Team includes a Unit Director and Clinical Nurse Coordinator for support
• Scrubs may be any solid color; hoodies, open-toed shoes, and unauthorized logos are not permitted
• No jewelry or items that pose a safety risk allowed
• Must reside 60 miles or greater from the facility to qualify for travel rate
• Cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the past 12 months
• Cannot be employed elsewhere full-time while on assignment