American Traveler is offering a rewarding Emergency Room RN (Urgent Care Trauma Support) position in Portales, New Mexico. RN travelers who work with us receive a highly competitive pay and benefits package. Youll enjoy the personalized client service that has earned us high ratings from travelers nationwide -- and the security that comes from working with an established, Joint Commission-certified agency.
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Emergency Room RN Responsibilities:Emergency Room nurses are responsible for assessing a patients injuries or condition upon arrival. A successful Emergency Dept nurse must have excellent attention to detail and verbal communication skills. The nurse must be able to identify signs and symptoms and communicate the assessment of the patient to the physician. The ER nurse assists in implementing treatment plans, explaining prescription information, administering IVs, medications, and injections, and conducting EKGs and other triage elements. Emergency room nurses must understand hospital discharge policies, as well as government policies on treating, transferring, and discharging patients from the hospital. When patients are being discharged from the ER, emergency room nurses must educate the patient and patients family about home treatment. Ideal candidates for emergency room travel nurse positions combine a calm temperament with the ability to work long shifts in a stressful and busy environment.
Emergency Room RN Qualifications:1+ year of recent experience in this specialty and settingValid nursing license as required by this stateValid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through AHA recommended and may be requiredSpecialty-related certifications are preferred and may be requiredProfessional ReferencesAdditional job specific requirements will be provided by your Recruiter
American Traveler Benefits:High Pay and BonusesMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 OptionsGenerous Housing AllowanceNon-taxed Per Diem and SubsidyWeekly Payroll DepositFree Online CEUs401(k) PlanTraveler Rewards and DiscountsTravel and Licensure Reimbursements
Job ID: P-533521
ResponsibilitiesEmergency Room nurses are responsible for assessing a patients injuries or condition upon arrival. A successful Emergency Dept nurse must have excellent attention to detail and verbal communication skills. The nurse must be able to identify signs and symptoms and communicate the assessment of the patient to the physician. The ER nurse assists in implementing treatment plans, explaining prescription information, administering IVs, medications, and injections, and conducting EKGs and other triage elements. Emergency room nurses must understand hospital discharge policies, as well as government policies on treating, transferring, and discharging patients from the hospital. When patients are being discharged from the ER, emergency room nurses must educate the patient and patient's family about home treatment. Ideal candidates for emergency room travel nurse positions combine a calm temperament with the ability to work long shifts in a stressful and busy environment.
Requirements1+ year of recent experience in this specialty and settingValid nursing license as required by this stateValid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through AHA recommended and may be requiredSpecialty-related certifications are preferred and may be requiredProfessional ReferencesAdditional job specific requirements will be provided by your RecruiterBenefitsHigh Pay and BonusesMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 OptionsGenerous Housing AllowanceNon-taxed Per Diem and SubsidyWeekly Payroll DepositFree Online CEUs401(k) PlanTraveler Rewards and DiscountsTravel and Licensure Reimbursements