Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Waterloo, NY
WCS Healthcare Partners
3x12 hrs

Join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals at WCS Healthcare Partners, located in the beautiful Waterloo, NY area. We are seeking compassionate and skilled Registered Nurses to provide exceptional care in our Emergency Department. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where you can make a significant impact on patients' lives.

Responsibilities

• Apply nursing theory, technical, and communication skills to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients and families.
• Assess patient needs and identify urgent or emergent care priorities.
• Provide direct care, apply appropriate interventions, and evaluate patient progress.
• Utilize invasive and non-invasive procedures and therapeutic interventions to manage life-threatening and routine emergency situations.
• Utilize relationship-based care principles to alleviate anxiety, provide information, and address pain/discomfort and safety.
• Conduct primary and secondary assessments, identifying major deviations from norms and necessary steps/interventions.
• Encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members to achieve the best possible patient outcomes.
• Prepare patients and families for diagnostic procedures and treatments, and make appropriate referrals for post-emergency care.
• Teach patients and families about continuing care and healing at home, assessing learning styles and retention of key points.
• Maintain awareness of the patient's condition and situation throughout the ER visit, keeping communication boards updated.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of experience as a Registered Nurse, with at least one year in an Emergency Department setting.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (must be AHA or RQI).
• Stroke Certification is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.