Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a high-acuity Emergency Department position at a Level III trauma center, requiring a minimum of 3 years of large-volume ED experience and a robust certification package including TNCC and PALS or ENPC.

Details

• Fast-paced Emergency Department within a 226-bed Level III non-profit community hospital
• 34-bed ED organized into zones, including a 13-bed fast track 'green zone'
• Sees 200–250 ED patients per day, the busiest ED in the state
• Patient population spans neonate to geriatric, including pediatric medical and trauma, stroke, cardiac (cath lab), behavioral health, and substance use disorder cases
• Stabilization and transfer responsibilities for neurosurgery, multi-system trauma, and high-acuity pediatric patients
• Patient ratios of 1:3–5 based on acuity
• 12-hour day shifts; available shift times include 7a–7p, 9a–9p, 10a–10p, 11a–11p, 12p–12a, 1p–1a, 2p–2a, 3p–3a, and 7p–7a
• Every other weekend rotation required; back-to-back weekends are possible but rare — flexibility expected
• No floating required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Epic EMR — experience strongly preferred

Requirements

• Active WA state RN license or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, PALS or ENPC, and TNCC
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience in a large-volume, high-acuity ED
• Triage experience required — must pass the facility's Triage Test before being cleared to triage
• Proficiency with barcode scanning medication administration, medication drip management, and blood product administration
• Ability to set up chest tubes and arterial lines, assist with trauma and code cases, perform splinting, and manage BiPAP/ventilators
• Solid understanding of ESI (Emergency Severity Index)
• Pediatric emergency medicine experience highly preferred
• Point-of-care lab experience is a plus
• Two supervisory references (Charge Nurse level or above) required prior to start; one reference sufficient for initial consideration
• Candidates must complete a clinical interview and unit review via SimpliFi

Additional Information

• Administer TNK for stroke patients and coordinate care for cardiac cath lab patients
• Stabilize and prepare high-acuity patients for transfer when advanced services (e.g., neurosurgery) are not available on site
• Scrubs may be any color; logos are not permitted
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position