Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty : ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline : RN
- Start Date : 11 / 24 / 2025
- Duration : 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift : 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type : Travel
The Emergency Department Registered Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care in the emergency room setting or other emergent critical care areas.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient careUses clinical judgment to manage delivery of patient care safely and effectivelyTriages effectively according to the severity and critical nature of patients’ conditionComprehensively assesses a patient’s needs, obtaining their medical history and personal information, and seeking a doctor’s evaluation immediately for life-threatening issuesCommunicates with other medical professionals involved in the patient’s care in a timely mannerIdentifies and recognizes abnormal symptoms and changes in patient condition, established priorities, and takes appropriate actionCarries out providers orders accurately and timelyPerforms, delegates, and supervises patient care activities within the scope of practice to meet the age-appropriate patient care needsPerforms and / or assists in emergency treatment as required in accordance with RN scope of practiceFollows emergency policies, procedures and protocols in an effective mannerAssesses the patient’s physical, psychosocial, environmental, social, and educational needsDevelops, implements and updates patient’s plan of care, including the education and discharge plan based on evidence-based practice standards and patient / family needs in collaboration with multi-disciplinary healthcare teamPerforms other duties as assignedMinimum Requirements :
Current Registered Nurse License within the state of practiceMinimum of one year emergency room experience preferredComplies with all relevant professional standards of practiceParticipation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicableCurrent CPR if applicableTB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicableCurrent Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)Must meet all federal, state and local requirementsSuccessful completion of new hire training as applicable to job siteUnderstand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirementsAbility to effectively elicit / provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is requiredComputer proficiency requiredMust be at least 18 years of ageTrauma LVL 1 Emergency Room RN Nights EOW 3-5 years Level I Trauma ER experience as T1 required Must be able to function independently taking care of Level 1 trauma patients in Trauma Bay. Cerner experience. Active FL / Compact license. ACLS BLS via AHA. TNCC NIH required. Degree must be from an accredited school OR have a degree from an institution that is approved by FBON in addition to having 2 yrs recent acute care experience - experience must be consecutive within the past 24 months in a US hospital per facility requirements. Must have Epic experience. Locals considered - 60 mile Radius Rule Shift Info : Night 3x12-Hour 19 : 00 - 07 : 30
About Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has connected the nation’s top talent to a variety of healthcare and educational partners since 1988. We achieved a pioneering certification with the Joint Commission in 2008 and have since evolved into one of the foremost staffing companies in the United States. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of professionals, across health systems, government facilities, or schools. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Our commitment to a higher standard of service has fueled our growth, solidifying our nationwide and local presence in healthcare and education.