About this opportunity
American Traveler, LLC. lists this Travel RN - Emergency Dept opportunity in middlebury, Vermont. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Dept RN for a critical access hospital, requiring prior travel experience and multiple specialty certifications.
Requirements
Active RN license (VT or Compact) required
AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS or ENPC, NRP, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications required
TNCC or proof of enrollment with application date must be provided, and NIHSS certification required prior to start
Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department experience required
At least 1 completed travel assignment required
Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years required
Charge nurse experience highly preferred
Comfort with precepting new nurses preferred
Experience with ambulance transport or willingness to perform transports preferred
Experience working in a critical access hospital or rural ED preferred
Responsibilities
Critical access hospital Emergency Department with 10-14 bed capacity
Patient population ranges from newborn to geriatric (ages 0-100+)
Nurse to patient ratio of 1:4
12-hour rotating shifts (evening/night), scheduling includes 7a-7p, 11a-11p, 3p-3a, and 7p-7a rotations
36 hours per week over a 6-week assignment
No floating required
Every other weekend required, with flexible scheduling to meet unit needs
Holiday coverage required with schedule flexibility
Uses Epic EMR and Pyxis medication system
Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Phillips monitors, and Ranger blood warmer
Unit protocols include ESI triage, IV insertion, drips/infusions, EKGs, restraint application, procedural sedation, and ambulance transports
Respiratory therapy available 24/7; anesthesia support not specified
May require RN to accompany STEMI, stroke, or trauma patients during transport to higher level of care
Facility does not have interventional radiology or cath lab services
Provide emergency nursing care across a wide range of patient acuities and ages
Staffing includes 3-4 RNs per shift, an ED tech 24/7, and a charge nurse assigned 24/7
Manager/supervisor available on-call during off hours
One MD scheduled 24 hours, with mid-level provider (PA or NP) scheduled
Utilizes Telemedicine and Telestroke consultation services through UVMMC
Pediatric patients needing higher level of care are typically transported to other facilities
Reliable personal transportation strongly recommended as public transportation is not accessible in the area
Vehicles should be equipped with all-season or snow tires during winter months (November-April)
First-time travelers may be considered given prior travel experience requirement is met
Benefits
High Pay and Bonuses
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
401(k) Plan
Weekly Payroll Deposit
Free Online CEUs
Generous Housing Allowance
Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
Traveler Rewards and Discounts
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Worksite address
middlebury, VT, 05753, US
Who can apply
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