Travel RN - Emergency Dept

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN for a night shift travel contract at a Critical Access Hospital located approximately 40 miles southwest of Savannah, GA, requiring at least 2 years of ER experience and active GA or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Work setting is an acute care Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Emergency Department with 18 beds, including 3 trauma bays
• Not a STEMI or stroke-receiving center; facility stabilizes and transfers trauma patients as needed
• Patient volume averages 90 patients per day, with peak season volume reaching up to 140 patients per day
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is generally 1:4-5 depending on acuity
• Common diagnoses include abdominal pain, back pain, lacerations, influenza, COVID, SOB, chest pain, stroke/CVA with TPA, psych, MVAs, DKA, sickle cell, and hypertension
• Common drips include all standard ER and critical care drips
• Telemetry monitoring is available in every room except safety rooms; RNs are required to read and interpret their own cardiac strips
• No dedicated fast track area; triage area is available and travelers may work triage depending on experience
• ER holds are managed within the main ER by ER nurses; no separate holding area
• Two safety rooms available for psychiatric patients; in-house security on weekends with 24/7 coverage in progress
• Staffed with MDs and mid-levels; charge nurse present on every shift and takes a patient assignment
• PCTs available to assist with vitals, lab draws, splinting, and general tech duties
• RT is on-site 24/7; RNs must be able to troubleshoot vents, BiPAP, CPAP, and related equipment
• Radiology (X-ray and CT) available in-hospital 24/7; radiology staff handle transport
• RNs and techs share lab draw responsibilities
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p–7a
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call or standby requirement
• No floating to other units required
• Block scheduling and self-scheduling allowed, subject to manager approval
• EMR system: TruBridge Evident (T-system for ED documentation)

Requirements

• Active RN license in Georgia or a compact state currently in hand
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department RN experience required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• TNCC preferred
• Proficiency with IV placement and drip management required
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips
• Ability to troubleshoot ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP equipment
• Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Experience from smaller community hospitals or CAH settings preferred given the facility's high patient volume

Additional Information

• ICU hold experience is preferred
• Travel nursing experience is preferred but not required
• Orientation consists of 3 shifts
• Holidays are rotated with permanent staff
• Scrub color requirement: Caribbean Blue; scrub jacket must be Caribbean Blue or white
• Masking is required for unvaccinated staff (face mask and shield); vaccinated staff are not required to mask
• Facility has a strong emphasis on customer service and patient satisfaction
• Ultrasound and vein finder available for use in the ED
• In-house pharmacy is available until 5p; a resource nurse mixes medications after hours using provided reference materials
• The facility is located approximately 40 miles southwest of Savannah, GA, near the coast