Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Twin Falls, ID
Talent4Health
3x12 hrs, Evenings

Required Certifications

ACLS, BLS Certification, PALS, TNCC c

Shift Notes

Mid Shifts, weekends as needed, first to float

Emergency Department (ER/ED) Overview

Level 3 Trauma Center | STEMI & Stroke Receiving Facility
High-reliability ED focused on safety, teamwork, customer service, and zero harm.

Department Layout

• 25 ED beds across 2.5 zones
• 3 trauma bays
• 3 triage rooms
• Hazmat shower and flood tent available for mass casualty events
• Fast Track: 4 rooms adjacent to ED (used intermittently)
• No LPNs in department

Patient Volume & Acuity

• Average census: ~109 patients/day
• Common diagnoses:
  • Abdominal pain
  • Diabetes
  • Hypertension
  • STEMI/NSTEMI
  • Stroke
  • Motor vehicle accidents
  • GSWs/stabbings
  • Trauma patients
• Pediatric and psych patients may board; higher acuity pediatrics may transfer out

Staffing

• RN ratios: 1:4
• Goal staffing:
  • 8-room zones staffed with 3 RNs + 1 CNA
• Charge nurse per shift (may take patients, especially nights)
• CNAs:
  • 1 per zone
  • Assist with EKGs, provider support, and department needs
• ED pharmacist: typically 12-hour coverage (9a–9p)

Required Experience & Certifications

Required:

• Minimum 1 year ED experience
• Trauma experience required
• Triage experience required
• 2–3 completed travel assignments at different facilities (no extensions)

Certifications:

• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• TNCC
• ENPC preferred

Preferred:

• Trauma bay experience
• Epic experience

Clinical Skills Required

Traveler must be able to:

• Manage critical drips
• Perform procedural sedation (adult & pediatric)
• Manage blood products and rapid infuser
• Understand filter tubing requirements
• Interpret telemetry independently
• Manage patients requiring:
  • CPAP
  • BiPAP
  • Airvo/Optiflow
  • Ventilator support

Providers

• 1–4 physicians per shift
• PA/NP coverage
• No dedicated pediatric physician

Support Services

• Security: 24/7 in ED
• RT: 24/7
• CT/X-ray adjacent to ED
• Phlebotomy available 24/7
• RN responsible for IV blood draws
• RNs transport acute patients when needed

Scheduling

Typical shifts:

• 1p–1:30a
• 2p–2:30a
• 4p–4:30a
• 6p–6:30a

Scheduling:

• Initial weeks: fill staffing gaps
• Later: scheduler works around availability
• Template scheduling may allow 5 consecutive days off every 3–4 weeks

Requirements:

• Every other weekend (EOW)
• Holiday rotation possible
• Call/callback may be required if needed
• Floating generally not required

Dress Code

• Navy blue scrubs

Orientation

• 1–2 days with preceptor
• Leader rounding
• Chart reviews
• Ongoing feedback as needed

Additional Notes