About this opportunity
American Traveler, LLC. lists this Travel RN - Emergency Dept opportunity in ringgold, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a high-acuity Emergency Department position requiring GA or compact licensure and prior ED experience.
Requirements
Active GA or Compact RN license required
Required certifications: ACLS, BLS (AHA), ENPC or PALS, and NIHSS
Minimum 2 years of recent ED experience required
Must be highly proficient in EPIC
Must be self-sufficient and comfortable managing high-acuity patients in a fast-paced environment with limited resources
Experience in smaller, fast-paced facilities preferred
Not suitable for new graduate ED nurses
Valid driver's license required for consideration
Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
Responsibilities
Fast-paced 24-bed Emergency Department, including 4 behavioral health rooms and 2 critical care rooms
STEMI and Stroke receiving facility with no trauma designation; critical patients are typically transferred out
9-chair vertical flow Fast Track area and a separate Triage area where travelers are required to assist
Treats approximately 70-80 patients per day with a 4:1 nurse to patient ratio
Patient population spans ages 20-90 with common diagnoses including chest pain, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, and uncontrolled diabetes
No OB services on-site, though occasional precipitous deliveries may occur
Common drips administered include Levophed, Epinephrine, Fentanyl, and Propofol
RNs are responsible for drawing their own labs and reading their own telemetry strips (GE monitors)
Respiratory Therapy staffed 24/7 to manage vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and perform ABGs, breathing treatments, and EKGs
1 PCT staffed per shift to assist with transport and phlebotomy
24/7 in-house security and 24/7 charge nurse coverage
12-hour shifts from 3p-3a with weekends as needed
Floating required between 3 Memorial campuses within a 20-25 mile radius, including two in Tennessee
EPIC EMR used; strong proficiency required
Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity ER setting with frequent patient transfers due to criticality
Large Level 1 trauma center and a children's hospital located 20 minutes away for higher-level care needs
1 ED physician on-site at all times, with 2-3 additional midlevels during peak hours
Charge nurse occasionally takes patient assignments, primarily behavioral health patients
Orientation includes two 8-hour hospital orientation shifts and two 12-hour unit orientation shifts with a preceptor during the first week
Holiday coverage expected unless otherwise negotiated in contract
No call or standby requirements
Dress code: navy blue scrubs; plain or facility-branded sweatshirts allowed, no hoodies
Candidates must not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility within the past year
First-time travelers may be considered depending on experience level
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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Who can apply
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