Travel Emergency Department RN

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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Norfolk, Nebraska.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 07/27/2026
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• Duration: 8 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, evenings
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Assignment Overview\n

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• Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
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• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
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• Length: 8 weeks
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• Openings: 2
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Description\n

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ED RN for an 8-week travel assignment at a Level 3 trauma, stroke, and STEMI-certified acute care hospital, requiring Epic proficiency and a full set of emergency certifications.

Details\n

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• Work in an acute care hospital Emergency Department with Level 3 trauma designation, stroke certification, and STEMI certification, including an on-site cath lab
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• 11 main beds plus 1 dedicated trauma bed; travelers may be assigned to the trauma room
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• The department treats approximately 50-55 patients per day, including chest pain, abdominal pain, DKA, sepsis, respiratory distress, mental health, and trauma cases (MVAs, farming accidents, falls on blood thinners); some pediatric patients
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• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:3 in the main ER and 1:2 for ICU-acuity patients
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• Common drips include nitroglycerin, levophed, insulin, and cardizem
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• Respiratory therapy equipment available includes vents, BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow, and nasal cannula; RNs administer breathing treatments
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• Triage is conducted from the lobby using the ESI rating system, with overflow infusion rooms available; travelers are eligible to triage
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• No separate fast track, psych, or holding areas — all patient types are intermixed within the ED
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• Philips telemetry monitors are used; RNs must independently read and interpret tele strips
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• EMR is Epic
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• 12-hour shifts with a mix of evening and night hours: 1a–11p, 1p–1a, and 6p–6a
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• Weekend requirement is every 3rd weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
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• No on-call or standby requirement
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• No floating requirement
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Requirements\n

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• Active RN license — Nebraska (NE) or Compact state license required
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• Minimum 1 year of ED/ER experience required
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• Ability to independently read and interpret telemetry strips
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• Required certifications: BLS (AHA or ARC), ACLS, PALS, ENPC, TNCC, and CPI
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• BSN is not required
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• Epic EMR experience preferred
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Additional Information\n

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• Rural/community hospital experience is preferred
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• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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• Support staff on each shift includes 1 paramedic, 1 CNA, and a ward clerk; CNAs can perform vitals, triage, EKGs, IV removal, and transportation
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• Phlebotomy is available in the ER; RNs may draw labs off IV starts
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• Security is present on campus 24/7 with the security office located just outside the ER lobby
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• Imaging (X-ray and CT) is located just outside the ER doors
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• Self-scheduling is used; travelers sign up after core staff, with the manager balancing the schedule
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• Holiday coverage required on a rotating basis for Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's
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• Orientation includes 1 day of Epic training followed by 1–2 preceptored shifts
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• Navy blue scrubs are required
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• Candidates must reside more than 45 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
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• Small, close-knit team environment with a community hospital atmosphere
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American Traveler Job ID #P-730489. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept

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