Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in Meridian, ID

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room

Location

Meridian, ID

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 12-Hour Shifts | Mid/Variable Shift Start Times | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity Emergency Department treating both pediatric and adult populations, including Stroke, STEMI, and Trauma patients
• Manage and monitor common vasoactive and sedation drips including Nicardipine, Propofol, Fentanyl, Norepinephrine, Nitroglycerin, Versed, and Precedex
• Read and interpret cardiac monitor telemetry using SpaceLabs monitoring systems
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including ED physicians, APPs, CNAs, Respiratory Therapy, and Radiology within a 45-bed department
• Care for patients across varying acuity levels including ESI Level I; stabilize and facilitate transfer of pediatric patients as needed
• Adhere to nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4–5 and support department operations across assigned shift start times with minimum weekend and holiday requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2.5 years of Emergency Department experience, preferably from a larger urban hospital setting
• Current BLS, ACLS, TNCC, PALS, and ENPC certifications required
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac monitor telemetry independently
• Proficiency with high-acuity patient care and common ED drip management

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior trauma experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with Epic electronic health records system
• Experience in a Trauma Level III or higher designated facility

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic, well-supported Emergency Department with in-house security, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, on-site imaging, and a dedicated charge nurse on every shift
• Gain experience in a facility actively pursuing Trauma Level III designation while treating a high volume and diverse acuity of emergency patients