Role and Responsibilities:#P1. Provide direct patient care in the emergency room setting, including triage, assessment, and treatment of patients with various medical conditions and injuries.2. Administer medications, perform procedures such as IV placement and wound care, and assist with diagnostic tests.3. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.4. Monitor patient vital signs and response to treatment, providing timely updates to the healthcare team.5. Educate patients and their families on their conditions, treatment options, and discharge instructions.Most Common Procedures:1. IV placement2. Wound care3. Medication administration4. Cardiac monitoring5. EKG interpretationMost Common Diagnoses:1. Chest pain/heart attack2. Traumatic injuries (such as fractures or lacerations)3. Respiratory distress (e.g., asthma exacerbation or pneumonia)4. Abdominal pain (e.g., appendicitis or gastrointestinal issues)5. Stroke symptomsJob Description:As an emergency room RN, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for patients presenting with a wide range of medical conditions and injuries.Qualified candidates must have strong critical thinking skills, excellent communication abilities, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.Additionally, candidates must have current RN licensure in the state of practice along with BLS certification; ACLS may also be required for some positions.Job Types: Full-time, Travel nursing, Contract, PRNPay: $2,240.00 – $2,736.00 per weekBenefits:* Flexible schedule* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid sick time* Paid time offMedical specialties:* Cardiology* Critical & Intensive Care* Emergency Medicine* Medical-Surgical* Oncology* Perioperative Care* Psychiatry* Surgery* Telemetry* Wound CarePhysical setting:* Acute care* CVICU* ER* Hospital* JCAHO accredited facility* Level II trauma center* Level I trauma center* Magnet hospital* MICU* Neuro ICU* NICU* Operating room* PICU* SICU* TICU* Urgent care centerStandard shift:* Day shift* Evening shift* Night shiftSupplemental pay types:* Bonus opportunities* Completion bonus* Overtime paySupplemental schedule:* Extended hours* Holidays* OvertimeWeekly schedule:* 3×12* 4x12Experience:* Nursing: 2 years (Required)License/Certification:* BLS Certification (Required)* RN (Required)Work Location: In person
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