Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Billings, MT
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs, Rotating

17:45 - 06:15 & 06:15 - 17:45.

• Unit Information:
  • Beds:
    • 36 beds + 10 vertical
    • 3 trauma bays
    • 149-155 average patients/day
  • Minimum Years of Experience required? 2 years of exp in level 3 trauma or higher
  • Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes
• Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
  • Traumas, MIs/STEMIs, strokes, DKA, sepsis, respiratory/GI/liver/kidney issues, behavioral health, CIWA, critical patients
  • Peds and Adults (no PICU on site, patients transferred)
• Patient Ratios:
  • RN: 1:1-4 based on pod and acuity
• Required License, National Certification, Certs (BLS, ACLS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Driver's License and/or Insurance:
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • TNCC
  • NIHSS
  • Deescalation course
  • Preferred: NRP, STABLE, ENPC
• Skills required:
  • Basic ED skills, experience with trauma
  • Autonomy, time management, critical thinking skills
• Support within the Department:
  • PCT
  • Charge RN
  • Clinical Coordinator
  • MD/DO
    • MD within each pod (B, C, D); pod A shared between each MD
  • Residents
  • RT 24/7
  • ED Pharmacy until 2am, ICU Pharmacy coverage after 2am
  • EMTs and Paramedics
  • Case Management
  • SANE
    • Clinical Coordinator and RN
  • Radiology within ED
  • Trauma Program within ED
  • Security within ED (24/7) + Billings PD (until 3a)
  • Flight team (fixed flights and heli)
• Technology/Equipment:
  • EMR: Cerner
  • IV Pump: Alaris
  • Med dispensing: Omnicell
  • Monitors: Phillips
  • Unit specific equipment: Belmont rapid infuser, trauma cases, forensic kits, intubation kits, code carts, broslow carts
• Floating: If yes, where?
  • No
• Orientation (facility and unit):
  • NEO
  • 2-3 shifts within department
    • 1 day with PCT; 2 days with RN preceptor
• Scheduling:
  • Weekend rotation: 4 out of 8 weekend shifts/month
  • On call? 1 shift/month (7a-7p or 7p-7a); 20 minute arrival requirement
  • Holiday Expectations: 1-2 holidays based on need
  • RTO to be approved by Manager in advance
  • Shift times: Hourly tiered system starting at 7am (12 hour shifts); possibility to pick up overtime
  • Schedule cycle: 4 weeks at a time, received 2 weeks in advance
• Other notes:
  • Scrub Color: Any color; no logos, denim, or camo
  • Parking: Free