Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $1,887 per week in Charlotte, NC

Job Title : Emergency Department Registered Nurse Profession : RN Specialty : Emergency Department Duration : 12 weeks Shift : Night Shift Hours per Shift : 12 hours Experience : Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department RN experience License : Required license as an RN Certifications : BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, CPI required; TNCC preferred Must-Have : Ability to care for adult and pediatric patients experiencing medical emergencies Description : This is a busy and fast-paced emergency department with 34 beds and 32 vertical care areas. The department sees an average of over 200 patients per day. Patient types include heavy trauma stabilization, mental health issues, and typical emergency department diagnoses such as stroke, respiratory illness, chest pain, and abdominal pain. Patient ratios typically are 1 RN to 4 patients and 1 LPN to 4 patients. The role requires general emergency department skills including cardiac rhythm interpretation, experience with critical care drips, PIV starts, and conscious sedation. Support staff includes CNAs and charge nurses. The department utilizes an electronic medical record system and various technology and equipment such as IV pumps and medication dispensing systems. Travelers may be required to float to other facilities as needed within the scope of practice. Weekend rotations every other weekend are expected, with no on-call requirements. Travelers will work approximately 75% of holidays. Requests for time off can be made, allowing for up to 6 days off excluding holidays. Unit culture emphasizes teamwork.