Travel
Med Surg
Midlothian, VA
Emergency Department Observation – Night Shift | Midlothian, VA
13-Week Contract | 12-Hour Nights | 36 Hours Guaranteed/Week
This ED Observation unit manages a steady volume of patients presenting with abdominal pain, chest pain, fever, cough, dyspnea, headache, and extremity injury. The department features dedicated psychiatric/seclusion rooms and 24/7 in-house security. Respiratory therapy coverage is available around the clock.
Shift & Scheduling
- 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- 6–9 weekend shifts required per six-week schedule
- Self-scheduling and block scheduling available
- Holiday commitment required
- Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts over a 13-week assignment
Float Requirements
- First to float; may float within Zone 1 in cases of extreme staffing need
Clinical Scope
- Common drips: cardiac, antihypertensive, antiarrhythmic, sedation, and analgesia
- Lab draws shared between RNs and phlebotomy
- Respiratory support modalities in use; RNs expected to troubleshoot as needed
- Charge nurse present each shift and carries a patient assignment
Required Certifications
- BLS (AHA)
- ACLS (AHA)
- PALS
- TNCC
- ENPC
- NRP
- NIHSS
Additional Requirements
- Active Virginia RN license required prior to submission
- Candidate must reside within 60 miles of the facility; valid driver's license required
- Clinicians must be available in-state for the week of orientation, even if initial modules are completed remotely
- Scrub color: Navy blue
- BSN not required