TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Dodge City, Kansas, 67801!
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Room
Location
Dodge City, KS | Emergency Department
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a mixed-acuity Emergency Department treating an average of 30 patients per day, with common diagnoses including abdominal pain, diabetes, NSTEMI, pneumonia, stroke, and hypertension
- Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4–5 based on acuity, including management of ER holds intermixed within the department
- Independently read and interpret telemetry strips; no monitor technician is on unit
- Perform Point of Care lab testing following facility training
- Collaborate with support staff including unit techs who assist with triage, unit secretary duties, and floor support; Respiratory Therapy available 24/7 for breathing treatments and ABGs
- Float throughout the regional zone's Emergency Departments as assigned, covering a 60-mile radius from the zone's city center
Required Qualifications
- Active RN licensure in the state of Kansas (or compact license eligibility)
- Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC
- Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; a valid driver's license must be submitted
- Clinicians must be present in-state for the full week of orientation, even if initial modules are completed remotely
- Ability to obtain housing that supports floating throughout the full 60-mile regional zone
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior travel nursing experience, particularly in emergency or fast-paced acute care settings
- Experience with Accredited Chest Pain Center and Stroke facility protocols
- Familiarity with standard emergency drip medications and cardiac monitoring
Why Join Us
- Work in a supportive ED environment with 24/7 Respiratory Therapy coverage and dedicated tech support for triage and floor assistance
- Gain diverse clinical exposure through regional floating across multiple Emergency Departments within the zone