Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)

Travel Opportunity (NIGHTS) – 12 Hour Shifts

Start Date: ASAP

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced in rural emergency department nursing
• Confident in handling a wide range of patient presentations
• Comfortable with pediatric emergencies
• Able to work independently with minimal orientation

Facility & Department Overview

• Fast Track: Level 4 – Primarily discharges home or transfers to other care facilities.
• ED Beds: 11
• Psych/Seclusion Rooms: 1
• Patient Volume: Approximately 30 patients per 24-hour period (10,000 annually)
• Patient Acuity:
  • Approximately 10 patients that can manage themselves
  • Approximately 5 low-acuity patients
  • High-acuity patients receive 1:1 care
• Trauma Level: Rural emergency department

Staffing & Support

• Physicians: 2 per day – one for day shift and one for night shift (7:30 AM – 7:30 PM)
• RNs: 2 nurses plus one swing-shift RN (11 AM – 11 PM)
• ED Techs: 2 techs plus one swing-shift tech (2 PM – 2 AM)
• Respiratory Therapy: Available 24/7
• Pharmacy: In-house 7:30 AM – 6 PM; after-hours pharmacy coverage overnight
• Telemetry: No dedicated monitor tech; nurses monitor patients from the nurses’ station

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of rural emergency department experience
• Ability to work independently; plug-and-play nursing skills are essential
• Pediatric experience required, including handling pediatric codes and IV administration
• First-time travelers may be considered with appropriate experience

Important Details

This rural emergency department sees a diverse range of emergency conditions year-round, with no significant seasonal slowdown. The facility does not provide Labor & Delivery services, thus nurses should be ready to assist with unexpected deliveries if necessary. The department features an open workstation layout, fostering effective communication and teamwork among physicians, RNs, and techs.

Clinical Responsibilities & Resources

• Nurses are responsible for conducting lab draws; a daytime phlebotomist is available for assistance.
• ED techs can perform lab draws and start IVs until 2 AM; there is no dedicated IV team.
• Infusion nurses are available to assist with midlines and PICCs as needed.
• Respiratory Therapy manages ventilators.

Orientation

Orientation consists of one 12-hour shift with a preceptor, including approximately 15 minutes of reviewing the unit layout followed by hands-on training.