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Job Description & Requirements
Emergency Room Nurse - Emergency Nurse - (ER RN)
StartDate: ASAP

Clinical Nurse Specialist - ED
200 bed facility; 36 ED Beds
150-300 patients per day


The role of the emergency room nurse (ER RN) is to care for patients suffering from trauma or illness that requires emergency attention. The ER RN must recognize and effectively treat life-threatening conditions, with the ability to deploy rapid assessment and treatment of patients in highly critical situations, particularly during the initial phase of acute illness and trauma, where every second is important. Emergency nurses must possess knowledge about healthcare on general and specific levels and provide quality care to patients of all ages. Additionally, the ER RN must be prepared to treat a wide variety of illnesses and injuries, ranging from a fever to a heart attack.

Required Qualifications
2 years of experience
California Licensure as Registered Nurse
Certified as Clinical Nurse Specialist by CA BRN
CPR certification


Preferred Qualifications
PALS

About the Facility
This not-for-profit 475-bed medical center is the only hospital in the San Diego area that is dedicated solely to pediatric care and boasts the nation's only designated pediatric trauma center. The facility maintains a clinical partnership with UCSD's Medical School and is regarded as a premier teaching hospital for training pediatric physicians. The hospital also has an extensive research division, working with the Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute, The Scripps Research Institute, the Salk Institute for Biological Studies and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in addition to UCSD. The recipient of many awards and commendations, the hospital has been ranked in all 10 pediatric specialties from 2010-2013 by US News and Report.

Facility Location
This California city is what the Golden State is all about: miles of sun-kissed beaches, year-round idyllic weather and a patchwork playground of multi-flavored communities. Often referred to as “America’s Finest City,” this jewel on the Pacific Coast glitters with fun, sun, a mind-boggling variety of entertainment and an abundance of exhilarating outdoor adventures.

Job Benefits
NursesRx travel nursing assignments typically last 13 weeks and include:
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Life Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401(k) and Flex Spending
  • Free Continuing Education and Tuition Assistance
  • Traveler Discounts and Referral Bonuses
  • No-Fee Direct Deposit
  • Daily Meal / Incidentals Allowance
  • Free, quality, private housing
  • Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
  • Refer a friend and earn extra cash!


About the Company
NursesRx, an AMN Healthcare company, is a leading travel nursing staffing agency that can help you achieve the career you've trained for, and the lifestyle you've always wanted. With thousands of positions nationwide, NursesRx lets registered nurses (RN) choose from the very best assignments with top-ranked hospitals and facilities throughout the United States. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer.  We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.

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