Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Charlotte, NC
TotalMed RN
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

UNIT:  ER
CLINICAL INTERVIEW

Unit Information:
Beds: 43
8 Clinical Decision beds – Behavioral Health (not locked)
4 additional on opposite side used for admins from FSED or holding patients
Average Census: 145 patients on average per day
Minimum Years of Experience required? 2 years of ED exp
Will you accept a first-time traveler? No

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)

Technology/Equipment:
EMR: EPIC
IV Pump: Alaris
Med dispensing: Omnicell
Monitors: Phillips
Rover Communication; Panda Infant Warmer, LUCAS

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
General ED Population – Trauma stabilization to ship out, Respiratory illness, Stroke, Behavioral Health, Acute MI, Uncontrollable Diabetes, Minor trauma, etc.
Ages served – Pediatric to Geriatric
25-30% Admission rate

Patient Ratios:
RN: 1:3-4, based on acuity
CNA: will serve as Unit Coordinator and assisting RN with patient cares, ratios varies

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

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 2 - Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, any Freestanding ED within Region, Central Division (CMC Main + CMC Mercy + Levine Children’s Hospital)
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

Other notes:
Scrub Color: Navy Blue
Parking: Free