Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Fruitland, ID
Talent4Health
3x12 hrs, Nights

Important Note

• 50-mile radius rule applies 

3 years exp required

Unit

Emergency Fruitland Hospital

Unit Type

ER (Emergency Room)

Required Certifications

ACLS (AHA or ARC), BLS (AHA or ARC), ENPC, PALS (AHA or ARC), TNCC 

Shift Notes

1930-0800, weekends as needed

Facility Overview

• Department: Emergency Room
• Facility Type: Free-standing ER
• Beds: 14 treatment rooms
• Trauma/Resuscitation Room: 1
• Patient Volume: Approximately 40–50 patients/day
• Patient Population: Pediatrics through geriatrics
• Disposition: Stabilize and transfer STEMI, stroke, trauma, and patients requiring admission

Staffing & Ratios

• RN Ratio: 1:4
• Charge Nurse: 24/7, no patient assignment
• Physician Coverage: 1 MD onsite 24/7
• Mid-Level Provider: 12:00 PM–10:00 PM
• Support Staff:
  • CNA 24/7
  • Unit Clerk 24/7
  • Respiratory Therapy 24/7
  • Security 24/7
  • House Supervisor available by phone

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• TNCC
• ENPC

Common Patient Types

• STEMI
• Stroke
• Trauma
• Codes
• Chest pain
• Abdominal pain
• Respiratory complaints
• Hospice patients
• General emergency presentations

Skills & Experience

• First-time travelers accepted
• Stand-alone ER experience preferred but not required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills important
• Must be comfortable asking questions in a small-team environment

Common Drips

• Levophed (Norepinephrine)
• Diltiazem
• Narcotics
• Propofol

Department Workflow

• No Fast Track
• Separate triage area available during high volume
• Patients usually roomed immediately; bedside RN completes triage
• ER holds are intermixed with ER patients
• Dedicated safe room for psychiatric patients

Monitoring & Diagnostics

• RNs interpret telemetry strips
• SpaceLabs monitors
• Imaging available:
  • X-Ray
  • CT
  • MRI
  • Ultrasound
  • PVL
• Imaging staff usually transport patients
• Labs drawn by both RNs and phlebotomy

Respiratory Services

• RT available 24/7
• Performs:
  • ABGs
  • Nebulizers
  • EKGs
• Manages ventilators and respiratory equipment

Scheduling

12-hour shifts

• 7:30 AM–8:00 PM
• 10:00 AM–10:30 PM
• 1:00 PM–1:30 AM
• 7:30 PM–8:00 AM

Additional scheduling details:

• Schedules built 6 weeks at a time
• Modified self-scheduling
• Travelers initially fill schedule gaps
• Night shifts generally grouped together when possible

Requirements

• Weekends: As needed
• Holidays: Rotation based on department needs
• Call: None
• Floating: None
• Scrubs: Any professional, clean color

Orientation

• General hospital orientation
• 1 additional ER-specific shift (8–12 hours)

Culture Highlights

• Small department with a strong team culture
• Small hospital campus
• Good environment for nurses who enjoy close collaboration