What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - Emergency Dept position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an RN for an Emergency Department position requiring KY or compact RN license and multiple ACLS/PALS/TNCC certifications.
Details
- Emergency Department/Urgent Care setting with 64 patient care areas seeing 250 patients daily
- RN to patient ratio of 4:1 with support from ED Techs
- Evening shift, 12p-12a, 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week
- Every other weekend with a set schedule, off every Wednesday
- FTE of 0.9
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted KY or compact RN license required
- Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications required
- ADN or ASN required; BSN preferred
- No prior nursing experience required, though previous experience is preferred
- Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety devices
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with care team members
- Last 4 digits of SSN and MM/DD of date of birth required for consideration
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care including assessments, treatments, and care coordination across the nursing process
- Facilitate patient admission, transfer, and discharge activities including discharge teaching and coordination with Case Management
- Delegate and oversee tasks performed by other care team members
- Participate in unit-based quality improvement activities and core measures such as patient satisfaction, falls, and documentation audits
- Candidates must reside within a 75-mile radius; local candidates accepted at a lower rate
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan