Travel Emergency Department RN - $1,890 per week

About the role

We're looking for Emergency Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Athens, TN. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. 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.

Responsibilities

• Documenting medical history, checking for any allergies patients might have, obtaining patient vital signs, and monitoring patients' emotional and physical well-being
• Provide basic bedside care
• Clean and bandage wounds
• Provide IV therapy
• Maintain supplies and medical equipment
• Report suspected abuse to appropriate agencies

Requirements

• ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC
• 2 Years recent acute care experience
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment
• 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
• Because of the fast-paced environment, Emergency Room RNs must possess good skills for coping with stress and be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds

Schedule

• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• 12 hour shifts, nights

Pay

Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1