Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Charlotte North, NC
TalentBurst, Inc
3x12 hrs, Days

RN – Emergency Department (ED)

Location
Address: Charlotte, NC 28262

Facility Highlights

• 130 Licensed Beds
• Certified Stroke Center
• Non-Trauma Designated Facility
• Trauma patients are stabilized and transferred to CMC Main
• Non-Teaching Hospital
• Radius Rule: Candidate's permanent residence must be more than 50 miles from the facility

Position Overview

• Specialty: Emergency Department (ED)
• Shift: 12-Hour Days
• Hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend (EOW)
• On-Call: None
• Holiday Requirement: Travelers are expected to work 75% of holidays
• First-Time Travelers: Not preferred but may be considered
• Minimum Experience: 2 Years of Recent ED RN Experience

Unit Information

• 34 ED Beds / 32 Vertical Care Areas
• Fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Average daily volume: 200+ patients

Patient Population

• All age groups (Adult & Pediatric)
• High volume of trauma stabilization cases
  • Gunshot wounds (GSW)
  • Stabbings
• Significant behavioral health, homelessness, substance abuse, and alcohol-related cases
• Common diagnoses include:
  • Stroke
  • Respiratory Illness
  • Chest Pain
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Diabetes / DKA
  • General Emergency Conditions

Patient Ratios

• RN: Typically 1:4
• LPN: Typically 1:4
• CNA: Typically 1:20

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• NIHSS
• CPI

Preferred Certification

• TNCC

Required Skills

Candidates must be proficient in:

• Adult & Pediatric Emergency Care
• Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation
• Critical Care Drips
• Peripheral IV Starts
• TNK/tPA Administration
• Conscious Sedation
• General Emergency Department Procedures

Department Support

• Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
• Reception Staff
• Charge Nurse Support

Technology & Equipment

• EMR: Epic
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Omnicell
• Patient Monitors: Philips

Floating Requirements

Floating is Required. Candidates must be willing to float within Region 1 as needed.

Possible float locations include:

• Central Division Facilities:

Note: Travelers remain on the clock and are compensated for travel time between facilities when floating mid-shift.

Orientation

• New Employee Orientation (NEO)
• 2 Days of Department-Specific Orientation

Scheduling & Time Off

• Schedule Cycle: 6 Weeks
• Up to 6 Days RTO May Be Approved (Excluding Holidays)
• Any unmet contracted hours may need to be made up by extending the contract

Additional Information

• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Parking: Free
• Unit Culture: Team-Oriented, Collaborative Environment

  JobDiva # 26-18863 (M)