Travel RN - Emergency Dept

Travel RN - Emergency Dept at American Traveler summary: The Travel RN - Emergency Dept position involves providing critical care in an emergency room setting as a traveling nurse. Candidates must possess strong assessment skills to evaluate patient conditions and communicate effectively with healthcare teams while implementing treatment plans. Benefits include competitive pay, housing allowances, and health insurance, making it an attractive opportunity for experienced nurses. American Traveler is offering a rewarding Travel Emergency Dept - Emergency Dept position at a Magnet hospital in Columbus, Ohio. RN travelers who work with us receive a highly competitive pay and benefits package. You'll 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. More about traveling in Ohio: Ohio travel assignments offer both urban excitement and outdoorsy adventures. Whether you're in Cleveland, Columbus, or a quaint farming town, you'll find good eats, fun festivals and plenty of sporty pastimes. Job Responsibilities: Emergency Room nurses are responsible for assessing a patient's 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. Job Qualifications: • 1+ year of recent experience in this specialty and setting • Valid nursing license as required by this state • Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) • Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through AHA recommended and may be required • Specialty-related certifications are preferred and may be required • Professional References • Additional job specific requirements will be provided by your Recruiter Job Benefits: • High Pay and Bonuses • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options • Generous Housing Allowance • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy • Weekly Payroll Deposit • Free Online CEUs • 401(k) Plan • Traveler Rewards and Discounts • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements Responsibilities Emergency Room nurses are responsible for assessing a patient's 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. Requirements • 1+ year of recent experience in this specialty and setting • Valid nursing license as required by this state • Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) • Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through AHA recommended and may be required • Specialty-related certifications are preferred and may be required • Professional References • Additional job specific requirements will be provided by your Recruiter Benefits • High Pay and Bonuses • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options • Generous Housing Allowance • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy • Weekly Payroll Deposit • Free Online CEUs • 401(k) Plan • Traveler Rewards and Discounts • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements Keywords: Travel Nursing, Emergency Room Nurse, Critical Care, Patient Assessment, Nursing License, Healthcare Careers, Ohio Travel Assignments, Emergency Department, Nursing Benefits

Created: 2025-03-09