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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 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 with a VA or compact license and prior travel experience for a day-shift contract.

Details

• Work in a combined adult/pediatric Emergency Department
• Typical patient ratio of 1:4, increasing to 1:6 when caring for Medical-Surgical hold patients
• Stroke, STEMI, and cardiac arrest patients assigned 1:1 until stabilized or admitted
• No psychiatric patients assigned
• Day shift schedule of 3x12 or 4x12 hours (7:00-19:30)
• Every other weekend, floating, and holiday coverage required
• Epic EMR used

Requirements

• Active VA 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 RN experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC (AHA only for BLS, ACLS, PALS)
• CPI certification preferred
• Proficiency in Epic EMR required
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Arterial line management, blood product administration, and central line care/management experience preferred
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilated patient care, and ABG interpretation preferred
• Experience with continuous IV sedation, IV vasopressors, and procedural sedation monitoring
• Experience managing CVA, neuro-trauma, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury patients preferred
• Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience in Level I or II Trauma Center settings preferred
• Experience at a STEMI and Stroke Certified facility preferred
• Experience with shock/trauma cases including gunshot wounds and traumatic amputation preferred
• Pediatric emergency experience including head injury and near drowning preferred
• Orthopedic trauma experience preferred
• Teaching and community hospital experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide emergency nursing care across a wide range of trauma, cardiac, neurological, and pediatric cases
• Must pass a cardiac rhythm/EKG proficiency test with a minimum score of 80%, with no remediation offered if failed
• Complete 3 hours of billable pre-start modules
• Orientation consists of up to three 12-hour shifts, with the option to complete orientation early if proficient
• Candidates with any prior license or background check issues will not be considered
• PAPR fit testing cannot be accommodated; any history of fit test issues will disqualify candidates
• Local candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible for this position
• Requested time off must be submitted in advance and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis