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Job description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Dept RN for a fast-paced, high-acuity ER requiring GA or compact licensure and proficiency with EPIC.
Requirements
Active GA or Compact RN license required
Minimum 2 years of experience required
Required certifications: ACLS, BLS (AHA), ENPC or PALS, NIHSS
Must be adept with EPIC charting system
Experience in a fast-paced ER with fewer resources than large teaching or trauma facilities preferred
Not suitable for new ED nurses; must be self-sufficient in caring for high-acuity patients
Copy of driver's license required for consideration
Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
Responsibilities
Acute care setting in a busy Emergency Department averaging 70-80 patients per day
24-bed unit including 4 behavioral health rooms and 2 critical care rooms
9-chair vertical flow fast track area and separate triage area, travelers required to perform triage
Separate behavioral health/seclusion rooms with dedicated sitter pool, 24/7 in-house security
Nurse-to-patient ratio of 4:1
Common diagnoses include chest pain, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, and uncontrolled diabetes across ages 20-90
STEMI and stroke receiving facility with transfers out for intervention, no trauma designation
RNs administer common drips including levophed, epinephrine, fentanyl, and propofol
RNs perform their own blood draws and read their own telemetry strips (GE monitors)
RT staffed 24/7 handling ABGs, breathing treatments, and EKGs; RNs troubleshoot equipment only
Rad tech transports patients to X-ray/CT except stroke alerts or critical care requiring 1:1 RN
1 ED physician on-site at all times with 2-3 additional midlevels during peak hours
24/7 charge nurse coverage, occasionally taking behavioral health patients
1 PCT staffed per shift assisting with transport and phlebotomy
EPIC EMR used
12-hour day shifts, 7a-7p, with every other weekend
Floating required between 3 Memorial campuses within 20-25 miles of each other, including two in TN
No call or standby requirements
Provide direct patient care in a Level 1 receiving facility with a children's hospital 20 minutes away
No OB services on-site, so occasional precipitous deliveries may occur
Rarely boards patients but frequently transfers high-acuity cases due to criticality
Scrub color is navy blue; plain or facility-branded sweatshirts allowed, no hoodies
Orientation includes two 8-hour hospital orientation shifts and two 12-hour clinical orientation shifts with a preceptor during the first week
Holiday coverage expected unless otherwise negotiated in contract
Candidates may not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility within the past year
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
ringgold, GA, 30736, US
Who can apply
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