Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll

CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler has an immediate opening for an Emergency Room RN (Urgent Care & Trauma Support) at a Magnet hospital in Libertyville, Illinois. This travel position offers a highly competitive pay and benefits package with a focus on personalized service.

Job ID: P-781976. Open Positions: 1. RN travelers join a Joint Commission-certified agency with strong nationwide ratings.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of recent experience in Emergency Room nursing
• Valid nursing license as required by Illinois
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• ACLS certification from the AHA is recommended and may be required
• Specialty-related certifications are preferred and may be required
• Professional References
• Additional job specific requirements will be provided by your Recruiter

Responsibilities

• Assess a patient's injuries or condition upon arrival.
• Communicate the assessment to the physician and assist in implementing treatment plans.
• Administer IVs, medications, and injections, and conduct EKGs and triage elements.
• Understand discharge policies and government guidelines for treating, transferring, and discharging patients.
• Educate patients and families about home care after ER discharge.

Skills

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Education

Nursing license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

American Traveler has an immediate opening for a Emergency Room RN (Urgent Care & Trauma Support) job at a Magnet hospital in Libertyville, Illinois. RN travelers who work with us receive a highly competitive pay and benefits package. You'll enjoy the personalized client service that has earned us high ratings from travelers nationwide -- and the security that comes from working with an established, Joint Commission-certified agency.

More about traveling in Illinois:Illinois travel assignments can take you to quaint towns or big cities -- Chicago for one. This America's Heartland state is known for winning sports franchises, agricultural production and friendly residents.

Job ID: P-781976

Requirements

• 1+ year of recent experience in this specialty and setting
• Valid nursing license as required by this state
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through AHA recommended and may be required
• Specialty-related certifications are preferred and may be required
• Professional References
• Additional job specific requirements will be provided by your Recruiter

Responsibilities

Emergency Room nurses are responsible for assessing a patient's injuries or condition upon arrival. A successful Emergency Dept nurse must have excellent attention to detail and verbal communication skills. The nurse must be able to identify signs and symptoms and communicate the assessment of the patient to the physician. The ER nurse assists in implementing treatment plans, explaining prescription information, administering IVs, medications, and injections, and conducting EKGs and other triage elements. Emergency room nurses must understand hospital discharge policies, as well as government policies on treating, transferring, and discharging patients from the hospital. When patients are being discharged from the ER, emergency room nurses must educate the patient and patient's family about home treatment. Ideal candidates for emergency room travel nurse positions combine a calm temperament with the ability to work long shifts in a stressful and busy environment.

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job ID: P-781976

Open Positions: 1