Travel: RN - Emergency Room

TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Travel Registered Nurse for their Emergency Room. In this vital role, you will coordinate and implement patient care tailored to the needs of diverse patient populations. Your expertise will ensure that quality care is delivered efficiently and safely, aligning with the organization's mission and standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions can make a real difference in patients' lives. If you are passionate about nursing and ready to take on new challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must possess current knowledge and skills for patient care.
• BLS Certification required or within 2 weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement patient care for assigned units.
• Ensure quality care is provided efficiently and safely.

Skills

Patient Care Coordination

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Patient Rights

Education

Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing

Job description

Job Description: Travel Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Location: Santa Fe, NM
Duration: 13 Weeks
Schedule: 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Overview:

POSITION TITLE: Clinical Nurse I

DEPARTMENT: Patient Care Services

POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units. He/she ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the unit's standards of care. He/she demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of the unit and organization. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice. Treats staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license. BLS Certification required or within 2 weeks of hire date. All other required certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire date. If nurse has the required certifications at time of hire, they must maintain the certifications and will not have a grace period to renew.

Skills:

1. Current knowledge and skills appropriate to age/type of patient population served
2. Knowledgeable and sensitive to patients' rights in the delivery of care
3. Communicates in a clear concise manner appropriate to the developmental age of patient.

Experience:

NATURE OF SUPERVISION: Responsible to: Patient Care Director or Manager

Environment:

Works in a clean, well-lighted, ventilated smoke-free environment. Subject to stressful professional relationships. Working hours are varied, with flexibility due to unexpected changes in schedule and emergencies.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to handle emergency/crisis situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable standing and walking. Requires heavy physical effort to position, push and/or transfer patients or equipment and supplies. Requires considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching. Ability to judge distance and space relationships, see peripherally, distinguish and identify different colors. Hearing and visual acuity within normal or correctable limits. Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required.

Seniority Level:

Entry level

Employment Type:

Contract

Job Function:

Health Care Provider

Industries:

Hospitals and Health Care