ER RN
Chesapeake, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 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 with prior travel experience and a VA or compact RN license for a fast-paced ER requiring BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications.

Details

• Work in a combined general Emergency Department serving adult and pediatric patients
• Typical patient ratio of 1:4, increasing to 1:6 when caring for Medical-Surgical hold patients
• Stroke, STEMI, and cardiac arrest patients require 1:1 care
• No psychiatric patients cared for in this unit
• Schedule consists of 3x12 or 4x12 hour day shifts
• Every other weekend, floating, and holiday coverage required
• 48-hour contracts available with overtime billed after 48 hours

Requirements

• Active VA or Compact RN license in hand at time of consideration, no exceptions
• 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 (American Heart Association only)
• CPI certification preferred
• Proficiency in Epic charting system required
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and starting/maintaining IVs required
• Experience with arterial line management, central line care, blood product administration, and BiPAP/CPAP management preferred
• Experience with ABG interpretation, ICP monitoring, neuro-trauma, and spinal cord injury care preferred
• Experience caring for ortho trauma, gunshot wounds, and traumatic amputations preferred
• Must pass EKG competency test with 80% or higher, single attempt with no remediation available

Additional Information

• Work in a Level I/II Trauma Center that is also STEMI and Stroke Certified
• Provide emergency care across shock/trauma, cardiac monitoring, neurological, and orthopedic cases
• Orientation includes up to three 12-hour shifts, with travelers given the option to complete orientation early
• Candidates with any license or background hits will not be considered, no exceptions
• Facility cannot accommodate PAPR fit testing
• 3 hours of pre-start modules required
• Local candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible for this RN position
• RTO requests reviewed and approved on a per-case basis