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Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Position Overview

Join a regional referral and tertiary care center's Emergency Department as a full-time travel nurse. You'll provide direct patient care in a fast-paced environment serving diverse patient populations across all age groups.

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: 3x12-hour, evenings (15:00–03:00)
• Contract Duration: Minimum 13 weeks
• Hours: 36–48 hours per week
• Weekend Requirements: Minimum 4 weekend shifts per 6-week pay period
• Floating: Required between the Emergency Observation Unit and Emergency Behavioral Health based on patient acuity needs

Clinical Scope

• Approximately 250 visits per day
• High-acuity patients including post-cardiac surgery, sepsis, stroke, overdose, and behavioral health crises
• Manage ventilated patients, central lines, chest tubes, and procedural sedation
• Interpret dysrhythmias and obtain 12-lead EKGs
• Work in a STEMI- and stroke-certified facility

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years acute care experience
• Current RN license (NC or compact; pending OK for submittal)
• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, MOAB
• First-time travelers welcome
• Must pass EKG testing before start

Unit Details

• 24-hour orientation
• Navy/white scrubs
• Daily shift huddles
• Strong interdisciplinary support (respiratory, IV teams, pharmacy, rapid response)
• Emphasis on teamwork and adherence to facility behavioral standards