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

RN – Emergency Department (ED)

Facility Overview

• 207 licensed beds
• Chest Pain Center
• Stroke Center
• Non-Trauma Facility
• Non-Teaching Hospital
• Traveler's permanent residence must be at least 50 miles from the assigned home unit

Position Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience required
• First-time travelers accepted

Patient Population

Common ED presentations include:

• Stroke
• Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
• Electrolyte Imbalances
• Arrhythmias
• Respiratory Arrest
• Sepsis
• COPD Exacerbations
• Falls
• Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVAs)
• Other emergency and critical care conditions

Staffing Ratios

• RN: 1:3–4
• CNA: 1:8–10

Required Certifications

• Active RN License
• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• NIHSS
• CPI

Preferred Certification

• TNCC

Required Skills

• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Critical care drip management
• Ventilator management
• Peripheral IV insertion
• TNK/tPA administration
• Conscious sedation
• Triage experience
• Comprehensive Emergency Department skill set

Department Support

• Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
• Receptionist / Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)
• Charge Nurse
• Phlebotomy Team
• IV/Vascular Access Team
• Resource Nurse (staffing dependent)
• Respiratory Therapy (24/7)
• Hospitalist Coverage (24/7)
• Intensivist Support

Equipment & Technology

EMR

• Epic

Medication & Infusion Systems

• Alaris IV Pumps
• Omnicell Medication Dispensing

Monitoring & Equipment

• Phillips Monitors
• Telemetry Monitoring
• Ventilators
• BiPAP
• Bladder Scanner
• Sequential Compression Devices (SCDs)

Floating Requirements

• Must be willing to float within the assigned regional network and affiliated emergency departments
• Floating will occur within scope of practice
• Travelers will remain on the clock and be compensated for travel time between facilities during shifts
• Candidates unwilling to float should not be submitted

Orientation

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

Schedule Information

Shift

• 12-Hour Nights
• 36 Hours/Week

Shift Time

• 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Weekend Requirement

• Every Other Weekend (EOW)

Call Requirements

• No Call
• No Call Back Requirements

Holiday Requirement

• Travelers are expected to work 75% of holidays

Time Off (RTO)

• Up to 6 days may be approved (excluding holidays)
• Missed contracted hours may need to be added to the end of the assignment

Interview Process

• Clinical Interview Required

Additional Information

• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Free Parking Available