Travel Emergency Department RN - $2,016 per week

About the role

TotalMed is seeking an Emergency Room RN for a travel nursing opening in Hickory, NC. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse team of caregivers to appropriately evaluate, triage and implement care using correct procedures and physician instructions
• 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
• Provide basic bedside care
• Clean and bandage wounds
• Provide IV therapy
• Maintain supplies and medical equipment
• Report suspected abuse to appropriate agencies

Requirements

• 1-2 years recent acute care experience
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, NIH certifications
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty
• Ability to easily lift 20 pounds; moving or lifting patients may require lifting up to 50 pounds at times
• Good skills for coping with stress and ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment

Schedule

• 13-week duration
• 36 hours per week
• 12-hour night shifts

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