Travel RN - Emergency Dept

$3,132.08 / week

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring Level II Trauma Center experience and a CT or compact RN license. Job details: - General Emergency Department treating combined adult and pediatric patients in a Level II Trauma Center - Inner city ED setting serving adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients - Night shift, 4x12 hour schedule from 1900-0730, with 36 or 48 hour options accepted - Every other weekend coverage required - Patient ratio of 1:4 - Uses Accudose and Omnicell medication systems, Cerner for documentation, and SBAR for communication - First time travelers accepted for this unit Requirements: - Active RN license (CT or compact) currently in hand - Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, CPI, PALS, and TNCC - Minimum 2 years of ER experience required, with hard stop requirement for experience in a Level I or II trauma facility - Level II Trauma Center experience required - Cerner charting experience preferred - Previous charge nurse experience preferred - Skilled in triage, IV therapy/phlebotomy, starting and maintaining IVs, and blood product administration - Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and obtaining 12 lead EKG/ECG - Experience with neurological assessment and CVA management - References required for consideration Additional information: - Provide emergency care including triage, cardiac monitoring, and management of dysrhythmias - Perform IV therapy, phlebotomy, and blood product administration as needed - Dark blue scrubs required - Candidates within a 75 mile radius accepted at a lower bill rate

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