Emergency Department RN
Chesapeake, VA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 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, a VA or compact RN license, and prior travel experience.

Details

• Emergency Department setting treating combined adult and pediatric patients
• Night shift schedule of 3x12s or 4x12s (19:00-7:30)
• Typical patient ratio of 1:4, increasing to 1:6 when caring for Medical-Surgical hold patients
• 1:1 ratio for stroke patients until admitted or through the tPA treatment window
• 1:1 ratio for STEMI and cardiac arrest patients
• No psychiatric patients cared for in this unit
• Every other weekend, floating, and holiday coverage required within the contract
• 48-hour contracts available with overtime billed after 48 hours

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license required in hand at time of submission
• Minimum of 3 years of Emergency Department experience required, 5 years preferred
• Previous travel RN experience required
• Proficiency in Epic charting system required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC (American Heart Association only for BLS/ACLS/PALS)
• CPI certification preferred
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central line care
• Experience with cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience in triage and ortho trauma preferred
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Copy of driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration
• No prior license or background hits permitted for consideration
• Candidates unable to accommodate PAPR fit testing will not be considered

Additional Information

• Provide emergency nursing care across a wide range of trauma, cardiac, neurological, and pediatric cases
• EKG proficiency testing required with a minimum score of 80%, no remediation offered if failed
• 3 hours of pre-start orientation modules required, billable
• Travel RNs receive a structured orientation including POC initiation, cardiac rhythm testing, and EPIC review, followed by up to 3 orientation shifts
• Candidates may exit orientation early based on individual readiness after the first or second shift
• Facility located in the Coastal Virginia region near Virginia Beach and Norfolk with access to outdoor recreation
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible for this position
• Requested time off must be submitted and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
• First-time travelers are not considered given the travel experience requirement