Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Augusta, GA
Wellspring Nurse Source
4x12 hrs, Days

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse to join our dynamic team in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess the necessary skills and qualifications to provide quality care to patients in a busy emergency department.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients ranging from adolescents to geriatrics in a large, high-acuity emergency department.
• Assess patient needs and develop personalized care plans based on individual patient conditions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and successful outcomes.
• Document patient care accurately using electronic medical record systems.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and monitor patient responses.
• Uphold all safety and infection control protocols in line with best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of recent nursing experience in an emergency department setting; first-time travelers are not accepted.
• Completion of at least 3 ER travel contracts is required.
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH, and PALS.
• Proficiency in using Epic electronic health record system.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment with a patient ratio of 1:4.

Work Environment

• This is a non-trauma emergency department that serves a diverse patient population, averaging 165-175 patients per day.
• The emergency department features a 59-bed capacity and is certified for Stroke and STEMI response.

Work Schedule

• Day shift, 12-hour shifts from 07:00 to 19:00.
• Must be available to work every other weekend.
• Requests for time off (RTO) are limited to a maximum of 7 days; certain blackout dates apply.

Holidays

• Travelers are expected to work one major holiday if it falls within their assignment period. Additional holiday requirements apply for multiple holidays.
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day.

If you are a qualified Emergency Room Registered Nurse ready to take on the challenges of a high-volume emergency department and provide exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply.