Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Utica, NY
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Evenings

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be adept at handling a variety of critical situations and providing high-quality care to patients across all age groups.

Shift Details

Shift: 14:30 - 03:00

Job Description

The Emergency Department is a fast-paced environment where RNs play a crucial role in patient assessment, triage, and care. Candidates must possess the ability to manage complex cases, work collaboratively with the healthcare team, and demonstrate exceptional communication skills.

Unit Specifics

• Common Patient Diagnoses: Stroke, Sepsis, Trauma, Myocardial Infarction (MI), Cardiac Arrest, Respiratory Failure
• Specialty Equipment: Rapid Infusor, Arctic Sun
• Patient Population: Newborns, Pediatrics, Adults, Geriatric
• Number of Beds: 64 beds total, including 2 Triage, 40 Acute, 6 Super Track, 2 Trauma, 10 Clinical Decision Unit (CDU), and 6 Psych

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an Emergency Department setting, including pediatric experience.
• Travel experience is required.
• Current certifications: AHA ACLS, BLS, PALS, NIHSS, TNCC.
• Active New York State nursing license with a valid NURSYS report.
• Experience with EPIC EMR is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in the emergency department.
• Conduct thorough assessments and evaluations of patient conditions.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Manage and monitor patients requiring drips and medications including, but not limited to:
• Pressors: Levophed, Neo, Epi, Vasopressin, Dobutamine, Dopamine
• Vasodilators: Cleviprex, Cardene, Nitrogycerin (NTG)
• Anti-arrhythmics: Cardizem, Amiodarone, Lidocaine
• Sedation: Precedex, Propofol, Fentanyl, TNK, Heparin, Insulin
• Participate in routine unit duties and uphold the safety and quality standards of care.
• Floating to different areas within the department may be required.

Scrub Color

Navy Blue

If you are passionate about delivering excellent patient care in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.