About this opportunity
American Traveler, LLC. lists this Travel RN - Emergency Dept opportunity in peoria, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department position requiring ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications.
Requirements
Active IL RN license or confirmation that the licensure process has been initiated
Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC
ENPC and NRP certifications are a bonus but not required
Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
At least 1 prior travel assignment preferred
SANE RN experience preferred
Experience at a teaching hospital with residents preferred
Proficiency with vasopressor and cardiac drip titration required
Must be able to recognize and act on life-threatening cardiac rhythms
Must pass a negative drug screen for all panels as OSF is a Drug-Free Campus
Responsibilities
Level 1 Trauma, STEMI-receiving, and Stroke Center Emergency Department in an acute care hospital setting
Includes a Peds ER with 23 beds and no separate trauma bays
Cares for a wide range of patients from newborns to elderly, including critically ill, trauma, stroke, and cardiac patients
Level 1/2 trauma patients are managed by a specialized trauma team; travelers may care for stabilized trauma patients once transferred to a pod
Average daily ED volume of approximately 233 patients (189 adults, 44 pediatric)
Nurse to patient ratio of 1:4, or 1:5 in low-acuity vertical care areas
Utilizes EPIC EMR system
Evening shift schedule, 1p-1a, 12-hour shifts
36 guaranteed hours per week with 12 non-billable orientation hours
Scheduling is managed by the scheduling manager; travelers do not self-schedule but may submit time-off requests
ED techs support nursing staff at a 9:1 ratio, assisting with EKGs and vitals
Respiratory therapists assist with ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow equipment, though RNs perform breathing treatments and ABGs
Tele monitor techs are present, but nurses must be able to interpret and act on cardiac rhythms using Phillips monitors
Radiology or transport staff handle patient transport to X-ray or CT
Nurses and techs typically draw labs, with phlebotomy assisting for boarder patients
Work alongside ED attendings, residents, charge nurses, and house supervisors on each shift
Two charge nurses and two house supervisors are present per shift; charge nurses typically do not carry a full patient assignment
Provide direct patient care including breathing treatments, ABGs, and EKGs with a goal turnaround of 10 minutes
Local rate applies for clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility
No radius rule restricts eligibility for this position
COVID vaccination is not required for consideration
Cancellation policy allows up to 12 hours per 13-week assignment without penalty
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
Job ID: P-
Open Positions: 1
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Worksite address
peoria, IL, 61639, US
Who can apply
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