About this opportunity
American Traveler, LLC. lists this Travel RN - Emergency Dept opportunity in stayton, Oregon. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced ED RN for a 13-week night shift assignment at a Trauma Level 4 emergency department requiring TNCC, ACLS, and prior travel or small hospital experience.
Requirements
Active RN license required
BLS and ACLS certification required
TNCC required
NIHSS certification required (may be completed within 30 days of start)
NRP certification required (may be completed within 30 days of start via facility-provided class)
PALS or ENPC certification required (interchangeable)
Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
Previous smaller hospital experience preferred
Previous travel nursing experience preferred
EPIC EMR experience preferred
Responsibilities
Acute care setting in a Trauma Level 4 Emergency Department (not STEMI receiving or a stroke center)
Currently 7 beds with an expansion to 14 planned in the fall
Staffing includes 3 RNs plus charge, with swing shifts at 9, 11, and 3
Separate triage area available; travelers with prior triage experience may be utilized
ER holds are intermixed within the department rather than a separate holding area
No dedicated psych/seclusion rooms as the facility is not a licensed psych facility (voluntary patients only)
No in-house security; dispatch available if needed
Approximately 60 patients treated per 24-hour period
Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-5 for non-acute patients and 2:1 for resuscitations depending on acuity
Patient population includes trauma, burns, car accidents, water rescue, general surgical, orthopedic injuries, OB, and STEMI/GI bleed send-outs
Approximately 20 trauma cases per month due to recreational area location
Life flight services available as needed
Common drips include heparin, pressors, and blood products
Limited ICU holds, typically managed by ICU staff though ER RNs may assist
24-hour physician coverage with additional mid-level providers from 11a-11p
Charge Nurse and House Supervisor roles present, with charge nurses taking assignments as needed on nights
CNAs, techs, unit clerks, and sitters are shared resources from other units without fixed ratios
Respiratory Therapy in-house 24/7 for the whole hospital; nurses may need to administer breathing treatments occasionally
Nursing is responsible for performing all EKGs
Monitor techs assist with telemetry monitoring (Mindray equipment) but RNs are responsible for strip interpretation
X-Ray and CT available in the ER; techs handle transport unless the patient is unstable, in which case a nurse accompanies
RNs perform the majority of IV starts, with phlebotomy available as an additional resource
Uses EPIC EMR
12-hour night shifts on a 7-7 schedule with manager-created scheduling (no self-scheduling)
Weekend rotation required every other weekend
Floating not required but desired if experience in another unit is available
No standing call or standby requirements historically for travelers
Deliver emergency nursing care across a wide range of acuities and diagnoses, including trauma, cardiac, orthopedic, OB, and general medical cases
Work closely with a care team that includes physicians, mid-levels, charge nurses, house supervisors, CNAs, techs, and monitor techs
Unit-specific orientation typically includes 2 shifts with an RN during the first orientation week
Holiday coverage required as scheduled
No specific scrub color required; solid colors or prints are acceptable
First-time travelers may be considered given relevant experience
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
stayton, OR, 97383, US
Who can apply
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