Travel RN - ED 12hr Mids Jefferson County Health Center

Job Description

Job Description

• Pay Rate : Rate may vary due to local or non-local contracted rates : $60-65 combined Rate of pay. (Pay packages are a combination of taxable hourly rates, tax free allowances for travel, housing, and meal allowances) (Rates are subject to change via client need)
• Additional bonuses are available.
• Rates are subject to change via client (Week 1 M, W Th then Week 2 Tues, Sat, Sun) Every other weekend, every other holiday) Emergency Department / ER / ED RN Job Description :
• Patient Triage : Quickly evaluating incoming patients to determine the severity of their condition and prioritize care accordingly.
• Initial Assessment : Performing a thorough physical examination, taking vital signs, and collecting necessary medical history.
• Emergency Procedures : Administering medications, starting IVs, performing advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) procedures if needed.
• Wound Care : Cleaning and dressing wounds, managing bleeding.
• Monitoring Patient Status : Continuously observing patients for changes in condition, reporting critical findings to physicians promptly.
• Communication and Collaboration : Effectively communicating with patients, families, physicians, other healthcare team members, and ancillary staff.
• Documentation : Accurately documenting patient assessments, interventions, and progress notes in the electronic medical record.
• Crisis Management : Maintaining composure and effectively managing stressful situations, including trauma cases and critical emergencies. Required skills for an ER nurse :
• Clinical Expertise : Strong understanding of emergency medicine, critical care concepts, and advanced nursing skills
• Critical Thinking : Ability to rapidly assess patient conditions, make quick decisions, and prioritize interventions
• Time Management : Efficiently managing multiple patients in a fast-paced environment
• Stress Tolerance : Ability to work effectively under pressure and remain calm in crisis situations
• Communication Skills : Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members
• Teamwork : Collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals to provide optimal patient care Education and Certification : Registered Nurse (RN) License :  Required to practice as an ER nurse Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) :  Preferred by many hospitals, although an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) may be accepted depending on the facility Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) :  Optional certification that demonstrates advanced knowledge and expertise in emergency nursing OTHER CERTIFICATIONS MAY BE REQUIRED