(RN) Registered Nurse - Emergency Room | Wetumpka, Alabama

Embark on a dynamic nursing opportunity within a high-acuity Emergency Room, serving a 71-bed unit that operates at Level II Trauma standards while functionally providing Level I care. This contract position runs from July 20, 2026, to October 17, 2026, and welcomes both experienced travelers and first-time travel nurses ready for a challenging, rewarding environment.

Schedule:

• 12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Weekend rotation every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month (if on block schedule)
• No on-call requirements
• Holiday coverage includes one major and one minor holiday per policy

Role Qualifications:

• Active RN license with at least 2 years’ recent emergency or critical care experience
• Experience in Level II Trauma or higher required for new travelers; most recent year in Level II ER for travelers
• Proficiency with Cerner (preferred) or EPIC EMR systems
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, TNCC, and nationally recognized Secure/CPI (JACHO accepted)

Core Responsibilities:

• Deliver expert care to patients across multisystem trauma (Level II), STEMI, stroke, CHF, COPD, GI, GU, OB/GYN, pediatrics, and psychiatric emergencies
• Manage advanced skills: trach and vent care, ICU drips, art lines, CVLs, PICCs, ports, foleys, ortho device application and care, BiPAP/high-flow, and continuous bladder irrigation
• Maintain appropriate patient ratios: 1:4 ER, 1:5 MS Holds, 1:3 ICU Holds
• Collaborate effectively with unit support—charge nurse, CNAs (1:12 ratio), phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, hospitalist, and HUC
• Utilize advanced hospital equipment, including Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Spacelabs monitors

Additional Details:

• No unit floating
• Comprehensive orientation: 24 hours classroom, 24 hours on-unit for new or returning travelers
• Approval for up to 7 days off outside blackout dates
• Any solid color scrubs permitted; convenient garage parking available

Advance your emergency nursing career within a collaborative and fast-paced environment! Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their application today and make a direct impact on patient care.