Travel Nurse Emergency Dept

About the Role

As a National Internal Traveler RN, you will provide independent patient care within your scope of practice. You will utilize advanced patient care skills, continuously enhancing your nursing knowledge, skills, and behaviors through education and involvement beyond basic job requirements. This role requires exceptional clinical expertise, strong adaptability, a proactive approach to professional development, and a steadfast commitment to independent, high-quality patient care in dynamic settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement nursing care while ensuring patient comfort.
• Anticipate, identify, and respond to informational and emotional needs of patients and families.
• Guide and direct healthcare personnel (e.g., Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (e.g., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices).
• Utilize safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms as necessary.
• Initiate emergency support measures (e.g., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).
• Assist with patient care duties/tasks (e.g., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene).

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered nurse in specialty area(s) (e.g., medical/surgical, telemetry, intensive care, emergency department, operating room, post-anesthesia recovery, pediatrics, maternal-child health).
• ADN or Nursing Diploma; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse from the state(s) in which you will be practicing and/or compact state license.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Other credentials may be required based on specialty and area(s) of assignment as specified by the requesting facility, state license, and other regulatory requirements for local, state, and federal agencies.
• Certification in specialty preferred; certifications and competencies to support care area and patient population served.

About the Organization

CommonSpirit Health is a nonprofit Catholic healthcare organization delivering more than 20 million patient encounters annually through over 2,300 clinics, care sites, and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to home-based services and virtual care offerings. With more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses, and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states, CommonSpirit contributes over $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits, and unreimbursed government programs. Inspired by faith, driven by innovation, and powered by humankindness, CommonSpirit is building a healthier future for all.

Pay

$20.00 - $100.00 per hour