| Location | Charlotte, NC |
TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Charlotte, North Carolina.
UNIT: ER
CLINICAL INTERVIEW
Unit Information:
Beds: 43
8 Clinical Decision beds – Behavioral Health (not locked)
4 additional on opposite side used for admins from FSED or holding patients
Average Census: 145 patients on average per day
Minimum Years of Experience required? 2 years of ED exp
Will you accept a first-time traveler? No
Required License, National Certification, Certs (BLS, ACLS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Driver's License and/or Insurance: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, CPI (required) TNCC (preferred)
Technology/Equipment:
EMR: EPIC
IV Pump: Alaris
Med dispensing: Omnicell
Monitors: Phillips
Rover Communication; Panda Infant Warmer, LUCAS
Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
General ED Population – Trauma stabilization to ship out, Respiratory illness, Stroke, Behavioral Health, Acute MI, Uncontrollable Diabetes, Minor trauma, etc.
Ages served – Pediatric to Geriatric
25-30% Admission rate
Patient Ratios:
RN: 1:3-4, based on acuity
CNA: will serve as Unit Coordinator and assisting RN with patient cares, ratios varies
Skills required:
RN: General ED Skillset to include but not limited to - Cardiac rhythm interpretation, experience with critical care drips, PIV starts, TNK/TPA administration, conscious sedation
Floating:
Will be required to float per region needs – will require floating to all facilities listed below, as needed, within scope of practice – DECLINE if not agreeable
Region 2 - Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, any Freestanding ED within Region, Central Division (CMC Main + CMC Mercy + Levine Children’s Hospital)
If floating mid-shift, Traveler will be paid for the time traveling between facilities (will remain on the clock)
Orientation (facility and unit):
NEO
2 days departmental
Other notes:
Scrub Color: Navy Blue
Parking: Free
TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.
TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.