Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,559 per week

About the role

Staff Nurse Emergency Department The Registered Nurse (RN) plays a crucial role in protecting, promoting, and optimizing health and abilities, preventing illness and injury, and alleviating suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human responses. The RN is accountable for adherence to all standards of practice and professional development in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, relevant policies, and codes of ethics. This position ensures a caring and healing environment for patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, delegate, coordinate, implement, and evaluate nursing care for a group of patients, serving as the primary nurse or accountable nurse based on unit assignment and patient safety considerations.
• Educate patients and families on health promotion and disease management using available resources.
• Utilize pharmacology knowledge to safely administer medications in compliance with hospital policy.
• Share in the responsibility for productivity and effective resource utilization, including staffing and time management.
• Comply with all nursing practice standards and regulatory requirements.
• Actively participate in the Nursing Shared Governance Model and support unit councils and improvement initiatives.
• Engage in professional development and fulfill all mandatory education requirements.
• Integrate nursing research and current evidence into practice.
• Provide a supportive learning environment for new employees and nursing students.
• Perform duties related to the Charge Nurse or Shift Coordinator role as assigned.
• Assume additional responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

Education:

• Required: Associate's degree from an accredited school of Nursing
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing

Certifications & Licensure:

• Required: Current Registered Nurse License in New York State, BLS Certification (AHA, HSI, or American Red Cross)
• Preferred: Professional certification in a related nursing specialty

Experience Requirements:

• At least 3 years of current experience in an Emergency Department, along with previous travel experience and knowledge in trauma, STEMI, stroke, sepsis, and pediatric care.

Skills