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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN requiring 3+ years of ED experience, active VA or Compact RN license, and prior travel experience.

Details

• Work in a General Emergency Department serving combined adult and pediatric patients
• Typical patient ratio of 1:4, which may increase to 1:6 when caring for Medical-Surgical hold patients
• Stroke, STEMI, and cardiac arrest patients are assigned on a 1:1 ratio basis
• No psychiatric patients cared for in this unit
• Day shift schedule consisting of 4x12 hour shifts (7:00 AM to 7:30 PM) with 3x12 options available
• Every other weekend, floating, and holiday coverage required
• Epic EMR proficiency required

Requirements

• Active Virginia or Compact RN license in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum of 3 years of Emergency Department experience required, 5 years preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Required certifications (AHA only): BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC
• CPI certification preferred
• Proficiency in Epic charting system required
• Experience with arterial line management, blood product administration, and central line care preferred
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilated patient care, and ABG interpretation preferred
• Experience with IV vasopressors and procedural sedation administration preferred
• Experience with CVA, ICP monitoring, and neuro-trauma care preferred
• Experience in Level I or Level II Trauma Center settings preferred
• Experience in STEMI and Stroke Certified facilities preferred
• Experience with shock/trauma cases including gunshot wounds and traumatic amputations preferred
• Experience with pediatric trauma including head injury and near drowning preferred
• Skilled in triage and ortho trauma care preferred
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Must have no prior license or background hits
• Must pass facility EKG/cardiac rhythm proficiency test with 80% or higher score, with no remediation available

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for a wide range of emergency conditions including cardiac, neurological, and trauma cases
• Perform dysrhythmia interpretation and management as part of cardiac monitoring responsibilities
• Follow isolation precautions and PPE protocols
• Orientation consists of up to 3 shifts, with the option to complete orientation early based on individual comfort level
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• PAPR fit testing cannot be accommodated; any history of fit test issues will disqualify candidates
• 3 hours of required training modules must be completed prior to start date
• Requested time off must be submitted and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis