Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Freeport, Illinois
FHN Memorial Hospital

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS or ENPC, TNS or TNCC, NIHSS.

Flexibility to rotating start times.

3+ years of ER experience.

Moderate sedation.

First time traveler okay.

Shifts & Scheduling: 12 hours. Nursing- 7-7, 10-10, 11-11p, 12-midnoc, 7p-7a.

Techs- 7a-7p,10-10, 1p-1a, 7p-7a.

Flexibility to work all shifts is key.

They try to be cognizant of schedules when flipping from nights to days.

This is for midshifts, so it would be 12-hour shifts starting at 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm or 1pm.

Moderate sedation experience. Lumbar puncture.

Common drips: All critical care drips.

ED Physician/Mid-Levels: 1 provider 7-6p, MD 10-2000. Midlevel 12-0000, Night 6p-6a. Provider coverage based on patient load. Always one physician on staff.

Charge Nurse/House Supervisor: House supervisor 24/7. Charge nurse on day shift- sometimes takes patients, jumps in to help where needed, triage, lunches, etc.

Nurse aids/EMT: ED tech (CNA/EMT/Paramedic/Could use CMA but only in tech role). Duties include: EKG, draw blood (must have phleb experience), assist with wound care, transport, vitals, stock/clean room. No splinting or casting. They have staggered shift starts. Care support with a Secretary that manages throughput/workload. Patient care liaison assists as well- fluff and puffer, making sure rooms are clean, gives warm blankets, etc.

Is RT in the ER 24/7: RT assigned. Would be called to the department if assistance is needed. RT manages RT equipment. Nurses troubleshoot. Nurses can do breathing treatments although RT typically handles.

RT Equipment: All RT equipment.

Do you have Monitor Techs in the ER: Staff monitors ED patients in the ED. Tele tech does not monitor. RNs required to read and interpret.

X-Ray or CT in the ER: Imaging connected to ER through double doors. Ed tech typically transports but nurses may have to at times.

Does Phlebotomy draw labs or RN's draw?: Techs/nurses handle blood draws.

Scrub Color: Solid colors of professional scrubs.

Department specific orientation: 2 12 hour shifts of orientation. Also meet with HR to get badge, etc.

All travelers with previous employment at any FHN Memorial location must disclose it on their resume or elsewhere within the submission for a DNU check.