Emergency Department RN
Chesapeake, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jan 4, 2027
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN requiring 3+ years of ED experience and previous travel assignment experience for a night shift contract.

Details

• Work in a combined adult/pediatric General Emergency Department
• Typical patient ratio of 1:4, increasing to 1:6 when caring for Medical-Surgical hold patients
• Stroke patients assigned 1:1 until admitted or through the tPA treatment window
• STEMI and cardiac arrest patients assigned 1:1
• No psychiatric patients on this unit
• Night shift schedule of 3x12 or 4x12 hours (19:00-7:30)
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Floating and holiday coverage required within the contract
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active Virginia or Compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum of 3 years of Emergency Department experience required, 5 years preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Proficiency in Epic required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS (American Heart Association only), NIHSS, and TNCC
• CPI certification preferred
• Trauma Level I and Level II experience preferred
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central line care, and cardiac dysrhythmia management
• Experience with arterial line management, blood product administration, and procedural sedation preferred
• Must pass an EKG/cardiac rhythm proficiency test with 80% or higher as part of orientation
• No prior license or background check history issues permitted
• No history of fit test issues (facility cannot accommodate PAPR)

Additional Information

• Provide emergency nursing care in a Level I/II Trauma, STEMI, and Stroke Certified facility
• Care for trauma cases including gunshot wounds, traumatic amputations, and neuro-trauma
• Pediatric emergency cases including head injury and near drowning may be encountered
• Orientation includes proficiency checks for POC initiation, cardiac rhythm testing, and Epic review, followed by up to 3 twelve-hour shifts
• Travelers may opt to complete orientation early after the first or second shift if deemed competent
• Approximately 3 hours of pre-start modules required
• RTO requests reviewed and approved on a case-by-case basis
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position