Emergency Room RN
Salem, VA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Emergency Room, Salem, VA The Emergency Room nurse provides care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment supporting patients with emergent medical and behavioral health needs. Responsibilities include delivering evidence-based interventions, coordinating transfers, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team in a 27-bed department.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts are 12 hours with a minimum of 36 hours per week. The schedule includes four weekend shifts during each four-week scheduling period, with no on-call requirement.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Two to three completed travel assignments
  • Two to three years of Emergency Room experience
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in a high-acuity, fast-paced, high-volume Emergency Room
  • Experience managing patient ratios of 5:1
  • Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Additional Information:
  • Patient ratios range from 4:1 to 6:1.
  • Clinical procedures include rapid sequence intubation, sepsis interventions, stroke protocols with thrombolytic administration, central line placement, behavioral health patient care, and transfers to other facilities.
  • The department values relaxed, approachable, friendly, team-oriented, and respectful professionals.
  • Required attire is navy blue or white scrubs.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits