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Emergency Department Nurse – Travel Contract
Position Overview
The facility is seeking an experienced Emergency Department nurse for a 13-week travel contract. You'll work evening shifts (15:00–03:00) in a high-volume ED serving a diverse patient population as a regional referral and tertiary care center.
Shift & Schedule
- Shift: 4 x 12-hour evenings (15:00–03:00)
- Contract Duration: Minimum 13 weeks
- Weekend Requirement: Minimum 4 weekend days per 6-week schedule; may include every-other-weekend rotations
- Float Requirement: You'll float between the Emergency Observation Unit and Emergency Behavioral Health based on unit needs
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
- Current ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC certifications
- Strong skills in IV starts, , telemetry, and EKG interpretation
- Experience with acute psychiatric presentations, procedural sedation, and management of ventilated patients
- Must pass EKG testing prior to start date
Unit Details
- Approximately 250 visits per day
- 24-hour orientation provided
- Scrubs: Navy/White
Clinical Scope
You'll manage high-acuity patients including STEMI and stroke cases, psychiatric holds, drug overdose, and patients requiring advanced airway management. The ED is a trauma-designated and stroke-certified facility with robust interdisciplinary support including respiratory therapy, IV teams, and rapid response.
What We're Looking For
Strong teamwork, reliability, and strict adherence to call-off policies. First-time travelers welcome; locals accepted.