Travel: RN - Emergency Room

13-week travel assignment in Mount Pleasant, TX. Shift: nights, 7PM – 7AM.

About the unit

• 16-bed Emergency Room with 1 trauma bay and 4 fast-track beds
• High volume of stroke and STEMI patients; 24/7 cath lab on-site
• Common cases: MVC traumas, psychiatric and geriatric patients (area has numerous nursing homes), pediatric patients

Responsibilities

• Practice independently while demonstrating awareness of all relevant aspects of the clinical situation
• Provide routine and complex care, including setting long-range goals
• Manage contingencies of clinical nursing and delegate tasks to other care providers as needed
• Meet One*** Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders
• Deliver nursing care following the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation
• Address complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families
• Administer medications and treatments per protocol; monitor side-effects and effectiveness
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, families, and caregivers
• Identify patient issues and connect them with appropriate resources

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (preferred)
• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty (preferred)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (AHA only)
• TNCC certification
• RN License in Texas or a compact state

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement options