Emergency Room - ER RN - Travel Nurse

TotalMed; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health staffing agency in Freeport seeks Emergency Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse position. Candidates should have 1-2 years of recent acute care experience. Responsibilities include evaluating and triaging patients, performing minor medical operations, and monitoring patient well-being. Full-time, entry-level role with essential certifications required.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years recent acute care experience.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
• Can lift up to 50 pounds if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, triage, and implement patient care.
• Perform minor medical operations.
• Document medical history and monitor vital signs.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

PALS

TNCC

3 Years acute care experience

Job description

Job Overview

We're looking for Emergency Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Freeport, IL. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.

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. Other responsibilities include documenting medical history, checking for any allergies patients might have, obtaining patient vital signs, and monitoring patients' emotional and physical well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean and bandage wounds.
• Provide IV therapy.
• Maintain supplies and medical equipment.
• Report suspected abuse to appropriate agencies.
• Provide basic bedside care.

Physical Demands

ER Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times.

Requirements

• ACLS, BLS, NIH, PALS, TNCC, 3 Years
• *Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Health Care Provider
• Staffing and Recruiting

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