Emergency Room - ER RN - Travel Nurse

TotalMed; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency seeks an experienced Emergency Room Travel Nurse in Columbus, OH. The ideal candidate should possess ACLS, BLS, NIH, and PALS certifications, along with 2 years of recent acute care experience. Responsibilities include assessing patients, performing minor procedures, and documenting care. This role is suited for RNs who thrive in fast-paced environments and can handle multiple tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• Must possess ACLS, BLS, NIH, and PALS certifications.
• 2 years of recent acute care experience in an emergency room setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, triage and implement care for patients.
• Perform minor medical operations and advise on care needs.
• Document medical history and monitor patients' well-being.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

NIH

PALS

2 years of experience in acute care

Job description

Overview

Emergency Room - ER RN - Travel Nurse role at TotalMed in Columbus, OH. The right RN should have 1-2 years of recent acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• As an ER Travel Nurse, you will work with a diverse team of caregivers to appropriately evaluate, triage and implement care using correct procedures and physician instructions. RNs should have experience and skill caring for patients in a fast-paced, urgent and emergency environment.
• Emergency Room RNs will perform minor medical operations, advise patients and family on illnesses or injuries, and plan long-term care needs.
• Document medical history, check for allergies, obtain patient vital signs, and monitor patients\' emotional and physical well-being.
• As an ER Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:
• Provide basic bedside care.
• Clean and bandage wounds.
• Provide IV therapy.
• Maintain supplies and medical equipment.
• Report suspected abuse to appropriate agencies.

Qualifications & Requirements

• ACLS
• BLS
• NIH
• PALS
• 2 years of experience in acute care

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Physical & Work Conditions

• ER Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean and stoop without difficulty.
• RNs should be able to lift up to 20 pounds easily; moving or lifting of patients may require up to 50 pounds.
• Because of the fast-paced environment, ER RNs must have good coping skills and be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.