Travel Emergency Room; ER Registered Nurse; RN

Emergency room (ER) nurses care for patients with a wide array of needs, ranging from broken bones to life-threatening illnesses. ER nurses are often the first line of defense in triaging and implementing critical, time-sensitive care.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Assessment & Triage:

Perform triage and prioritize patient care based on severity

Assess and triage incoming patients based on illness or injury severity

Assess and triage patients quickly to determine the severity of their condition

Analyze complex medical situations and make rapid decisions to initiate appropriate interventions

Clinical Care:

Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians

Monitor patient vital signs and document medical information

Administer life-sustaining medications, resuscitative IV fluids, and blood products

Perform diagnostic tests and assist with bedside procedures to stabilize critically ill patients

Emergency Procedures:

Perform tracheotomies and intubations

Common responsibilities include bone setting, blood transfusions, wound care, medication administration

cleaning and dressing wounds, inserting intravenous lines, drawing blood and administering medications

Provide wound care and emergency interventions

Collaborate with doctors, specialists, and healthcare team members

Collaborate with the emergency room multidisciplinary team to establish treatment goals and develop care plans

Work with ER staff to stabilize incoming patients

Communicate effectively with patients and families during high-stress situations

Documentation:

Monitor vital signs and document findings in the electronic health record (EHR)

an Emergency Room Nurse will chart vitals and monitor the patient's condition like a typical Registered Nurse (RN)

Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care and interventions

Required Qualifications:

Active RN license in compact state or ability to obtain licensure in assignment states

Current BLS certification

ACLS certification preferred

PALS certification preferred

Clear background check and drug screening