ER RN - Emergency Room Nurse - 49970

The Emergency Room nurse functions under the supervision of the head nurse or charge nurse and provides total nursing care to patients. This involves assessing, planning, administering, evaluating the nursing care of assigned patients, administering all treatments and medications, and maintaining complete and accurate records of nursing assessments and nursing care. The Emergency Room nurse must possess expertise in recognizing other complications in the intensive care patient based on the patients disease process and work closely with physicians and other team members in implementing patient care. The nurse is responsible for operating all technological equipment utilized in the unit. The functions performed require judgment based upon the applications of scientific and nursing knowledge and are guided by the established philosophy and policies of the organization and the unit. The Emergency Room nurse shall have a comprehensive knowledge of emergency room nursing. Nurses should be trained for advanced, emergency and trauma nursing, Must demonstrate ability to use advanced physical assessment skills as well as specialized nursing knowledge to handle emergency situations utilizing specialized equipment, procedures and medications specific to injury or disease process.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Accountability
Must practice in accordance with the standard of nursing practice at all times.Individual client job descriptions with units specific requirements and instructions are generally available at each facility. Nurses are expected to review these upon assignment.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• A minimum of one-year experience as an R.N. in emergency room.
• Current active Registered Nurse license in the state of assignment without disciplinary action.
• Must maintain a current BCLS/ ACLS /PALS at all times.
• CEN/ TNCC Certification preferred.
• Must have advanced knowledge of electrocardiography and the medications utilized in Emergency Room.
• Must have working knowledge of and be able to titrate iv medications used in critical care settings.
• Highly skilled in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and advanced cardiac life support.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of and ability to assist in emergency procedures including but not limited to: trauma assessment, c spine precautions, intubations, rapid blood transfusion, chest tube insertion, CVP, Aline insertion and monitoring.
• Working knowledge of cardiac pacing techniques, modes of pacing, and hazards involved.
• Working knowledge of inhalation therapy ventilators and equipment for assisted respirations.
• Must have working knowledge regarding laboratory test procedures relevant to the type of patient care.
• Must be able to work in highly stressful situations and have outstanding critical care thinking skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills/ team player.
• Maintain professional level of conduct as per hospital policy and Nurses24/7 code of conduct.

Incentives:

Benefits for our Travel Assignments Include:

• Corporate Furnished Housing / Lodging Per-Diem
• Medical Dental and Vision Benefits
• Travel Expense Allowance
• Meals and Incidentals Allowance
• Daily Pay Available
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Professional and General Liability Coverage
• CEU Reimbursement
• State License Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Personal Recruiter and Large Support Staff
• Exceptional Customer Service (available 24 hours)
• Full Time Clinical Director

Benefits of our Local Contract Assignments Include:

• Continuing education allowance of $500 annually
• Daily Pay Available
• Direct deposit
• Refer-a-friend bonus
• Assignments for as little as 4 weeks
• Longevity/performance bonuses
• Medical Dental and Vision Benefits
• Professional and General Liability Coverage
• Exceptional Customer Service (available 24 hours)
• Full Time Clinical Director

Benefits of our PRN Assignments Include:

• Flexible scheduling
• Premium Pay Daily Pay Available
• Refer-a-friend bonus
• Medical Dental and Vision Benefits ( Minimum hours required)
• Professional and General Liability Coverage
• View add or alter your schedule and availability online
• Exceptional Customer Service (available 24 hours)
• Full Time Clinical Director

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