Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Charlotte, NC
Talent4Health
3x12 hrs, Days

Shift

12hr Day Shift - 36

Shift Information

0700 - 1900

SimpliFi Clinical Interviewing- Yes/No

Yes

On Call, Call Back Requirements

None

Weekend Rotation

EOW

Holiday Requirements

Travelers will work 75% of holidays

Floating Requirements

Region 1 - Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, any Freestanding ED within Region, Lake Norman, Central Division (CMC Main + Mercy + LCH)

JOB DESCRIPTION

RN - ED

 

●       About Facility:

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·        Not Trauma designated – trauma patients transferred to CMC Main after stabilization

·        Not a Teaching hospital

·        Radius rule: Traveler’s permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit

●       Unit Information:

·        Beds: 34 beds/32 vertical care areas

·        Minimum Years of Experience required: 2 years ED RN experience

·        Will you accept a first-time traveler: not preferred, will consider

●       Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

·        This ED sees on average 200+ patients per day – very busy, fast paced, acute unit

·        All ages

·        Heavy trauma stabilization - GSW, stabbings; Heavy mental health/homeless/drug and ETOH addicted population

·        All typical ED diagnoses – Stroke, Respiratory illness, chest pain, abdominal pain, DM/DKA, etc.

●       Patient Ratios:

·        RN: Variable but typically 1:4

·        LPN: Variable but typically 1:4

·        CNA: 1:20

●       Required License, National Certification, Certs (BLS, ACLS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Driver's License and/or Insurance:

·        BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, CPI (required)

·        TNCC (preferred)

●       Skills required:

·        To care for adult and pediatric patients experiencing medical emergencies

·        General ED Skillset to include but not limited to - Cardiac rhythm interpretation, experience with critical care drips, PIV starts, TNK/TPA administration, conscious sedation

●       Support within the Department:

·        CNA

·        Receptionist

·        Charge nurse

●       Technology/Equipment:

·        EMR: EPIC

·        IV Pump: Alaris

·        Med dispensing: Omnicell

·        Monitors: Phillips

●       Floating:

·        Will be required to float per region needs – will require floating to all facilities listed below, as needed, within scope of practice – DECLINE if not agreeable

·        Region 1 - Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, any Freestanding ED within Region, Lake Norman, Central Division (CMC Main + Mercy + LCH)

·        If floating mid-shift, Traveler will be paid for the time traveling between facilities (will remain on the clock)

●       Orientation (facility and unit):

·        NEO

·        2 days departmental

●       Scheduling:

·        Weekend rotation: every other

·        No call required

·        Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays

·        RTO: Can approve up to 6 days off, excluding holidays – must add time to the end of the contract if unable to meet contracted hours

·        Shift times: varies – shift will be on requisition

·        Schedule cycle: 6 weeks

●       Other notes:

·        Scrub Color: Navy

·        Parking: Free

·        Unit Culture: Teamwork