Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $1,751 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Gadsden, Alabama. We're looking for Emergency Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Gadsden, AL. 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
• Monitoring patients' emotional and physical well-being
• Providing basic bedside care
• Cleaning and bandaging wounds
• Providing IV therapy
• Maintaining supplies and medical equipment
• Reporting suspected abuse to appropriate agencies

Requirements

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

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

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.

Schedule

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