RN ED

Registered Nurse
Evening
Full Time
13 shifts per schedule, every other weekend and holidays
Emergency Department

Job Summary:

The RN in the ED is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for patients in the emergency department. This role requires critical thinking, a strong understanding of emergency medicine, and the ability to manage multiple patients simultaneously in a high-stress environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment:
• Conduct thorough and timely assessments of patients upon arrival in the ED.
• Evaluate vital signs, medical history, and current symptoms to prioritize care (triage).
• Perform physical exams and review lab results and imaging.
• Emergency Care:
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions as prescribed.
• Provide wound care, including suturing or dressing, and assist with procedures like intubation or central line placement.
• Stabilize patients in critical conditions (e.g., cardiac arrest, trauma, severe respiratory distress).
• Collaborative Care:
• Work closely with physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals in managing patient care.
• Assist with diagnostic tests, including lab work and imaging.
• Participate in code situations (e.g., Code Blue) and critical care emergencies.
• Patient Education:
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, discharge instructions, and aftercare.
• Explain medication instructions, side effects, and when to seek further medical attention.
• Documentation:
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient care, assessments, treatments, and communications with the medical team.
• Use electronic health records (EHR) systems to document all patient information.
• Patient Advocacy:
• Advocate for patient rights, safety, and dignity during their ED visit.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families during difficult and stressful situations.
• Emergency Procedures:
• Assist in life-saving procedures, including CPR, intubation, and managing trauma cases.
• May participate in managing pediatric, geriatric, or psychiatric emergency cases depending on the facility.
• Infection Control and Safety:
• Follow strict infection control protocols to prevent hospital-acquired infections.
• Ensure patient safety by monitoring vital signs and adjusting care as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Licensing: Active RN license (NY).
• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (ADN or BSN).
• Experience: Clinical experience in an ED or similar fast-paced, acute care setting is preferred.
• Certifications:
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required, depending on the facility.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) may be preferred.
• Key Skills:
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform a variety of emergency procedures and techniques.
• Ability to prioritize patient care based on acuity.

Work Environment:

• Fast-paced, high-pressure emergency department.
• Exposure to trauma, infectious diseases, and other medical emergencies.
• May involve long hours, shifts, and on-call duties.
• Some departments may have specific patient populations (e.g., pediatric, geriatric, trauma, or psychiatric units).

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift, move, and assist patients, sometimes under difficult circumstances.
• Standing, walking, and bending for long periods.
• Use of medical equipment and tools for various procedures.

Work Schedule:

• Often includes nights, weekends, and holidays due to the nature of emergency care.
• Shift work, potentially including 12-hour shifts or rotating schedules.

This is a general description and could vary by facility. Specific job expectations may be added based on the needs of the hospital or clinic, but the core responsibilities involve managing and providing care for a wide variety of patients in an emergency context.

Job Types: Full-time, Travel nursing

Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Medical Specialty:

• Critical & Intensive Care
• Emergency Medicine

Physical Setting:

• Acute care
• ER
• Inpatient
• Level II trauma center
• Level I trauma center
• Urgent care center

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $50 - $60