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Travel Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

American Traveler

Ottumwa IA 52501 US

posted 2 days ago

  • Job Type(s)

    Contract, Travel

  • Job Category(s)

    Registered Nurses

  • Industry

    Healthcare

  • Job Description

    American Traveler is offering a rewarding Emergency Room RN (Urgent Care & Trauma Support) position in Ottumwa, Iowa. 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 Iowa: Iowa travel assignments introduce you to both friendly small-town folks and urban dwellers. From busy Des Moines to a homey farming town, Iowa travel offers a range of clinical settings.

    Emergency Room RN 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.

    Emergency Room RN 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

    American Traveler 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

    Job ID: P-523563

    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