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Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,451 per week - Chandler Arizona
Company: Wellspring Nurse Source
Location: Chandler, Arizona
Posted On: 01/15/2025
Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Chandler, Arizona.Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 02/10/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: TravelPosition Title: Emergency Room (ER) Nurse\nJob Summary: The ER Nurse is a critical member of the healthcare team responsible for providing high-quality, urgent medical care to patients in the emergency department (ED). They assess, monitor, and treat patients with acute medical conditions and injuries, ensuring prompt and effective care in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment. The ER Nurse works closely with doctors, specialists, and other healthcare staff to deliver patient-centered care while maintaining safety, efficiency, and compassion.\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n
- \nPatient Assessment:\n
\n - Triage patients based on the severity of their condition and prioritize care accordingly.\n
- Perform thorough physical assessments and obtain detailed medical histories from patients.\n
- Monitor vital signs, laboratory results, and patient status, identifying changes and responding appropriately.\n\n\n
- \nEmergency Care and Treatment:\n
\n - Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and interventions as directed by the physician.\n
- Provide wound care, assist with procedures, and manage trauma or critical care patients.\n
- Prepare patients for diagnostic tests, surgeries, or other procedures as required.\n
- Ensure proper documentation of all treatments, medications, and patient interactions in the electronic medical record (EMR).\n\n\n
- \nCollaboration and Communication:\n
\n - Work in collaboration with physicians, nurse practitioners, paramedics, and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated care.\n
- Effectively communicate with patients and their families about diagnoses, treatment plans, and expected outcomes.\n
- Assist with educating patients on follow-up care, preventive measures, and any necessary lifestyle adjustments.\n\n\n
- \nCrisis Management:\n
\n - Respond to medical emergencies quickly and effectively, providing advanced life support (ALS) when needed.\n
- Take swift action in the event of cardiac arrest, trauma, or other urgent health conditions.\n
- Manage life-threatening situations with a calm demeanor, ensuring the safety and stability of patients.\n\n\n
- \nPatient Advocacy and Support:\n
\n - Advocate for patients by ensuring they receive timely and appropriate care.\n
- Provide emotional support to patients and families during stressful situations.\n
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.\n\n\n
- \nCompliance and Safety:\n
\n - Adhere to all hospital and department policies, protocols, and standards of care.\n
- Ensure that all equipment is properly sterilized and maintained.\n
- Follow infection control guidelines to reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections.\n\n\n
- \nEducation and Professional Development:\n
\n - Stay updated with the latest trends, guidelines, and best practices in emergency nursing care.\n
- Participate in continuing education programs, workshops, and other training to maintain certifications and expand clinical knowledge.\n
- Mentor and guide new nurses and students within the department.\n\n\n\nQualifications:\n
\n - Education:\n
\n - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.\n\n\n
- Licensure:\n
\n - Current state RN license in good standing.\n
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required.\n
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications preferred.\n\n\n
- Skills:\n
\n - Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.\n
- Ability to remain calm and focused in high-stress situations.\n
- Proficient in using medical equipment, including monitors, defibrillators, and IV pumps.\n
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients, families, and team members.\n\n\n\nWorking Conditions:\n
\n - Work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment with potential exposure to infectious diseases, trauma, and other health hazards.\n
- Ability to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.\n
- Physical demands may include standing for long periods, lifting heavy objects, and responding quickly in emergencies.\n\nBenefits:\n
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