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Travel Emergency Department RN - $2,163 per week

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions · Alexandria, LA · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time

About the role

The position involves caring for patients in a very high acuity emergency department setting, dealing with conditions such as strokes, cardiovascular issues, diabetes, wounds, behavioral health, sepsis, and some trauma.

Responsibilities

  • Maintains patient safety and quality of care through adherence to established protocols and standards.
  • Administers medications and treatments accurately, monitoring for side effects and effectiveness.
  • Documents patient history, symptoms, medication administration, and care provided.
  • Evaluates patient progress and adjusts care plans accordingly.
  • Provides education to patients, family members, and caregivers about their health conditions and care.
  • Adapts to changing situations and manages patient care effectively.

Requirements

  • BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications are required.
  • A current RN license in the state of employment or a compact license.
  • Every other weekend coverage is mandatory.
  • No on-call responsibilities.
  • No floating assignments.
  • Nurse to patient ratio of 4:1.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred.
  • One year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.

Skills

  • Effective communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage complex patient care.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

12-hour shifts, nights.

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