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

Shift Details

Shift: 10:30 AM - 11:00 PM. Please note that block scheduling is not guaranteed.

Job Description

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients across various age groups, including newborns, pediatrics, adults, and geriatric patients. The RN will encounter a diverse range of medical conditions, including strokes, sepsis, trauma, myocardial infarction, cardiac arrest, and respiratory failure. The role may require floating to different areas within the Emergency Department.

Unit Information

• Unit: Emergency Department
• Number of Beds: 64 (including 2 Triage, 40 acute, 6 super track, 2 Trauma, 10 CDU, 6 psych)
• Common Patient Diagnoses: Stroke, Sepsis, Trauma, MI, Cardiac Arrest, Respiratory Failure
• Specialty Equipment: Rapid Infusor, Arctic Sun
• Expected to provide care to all assigned patients, including SANE patients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the Emergency Department, with pediatric experience preferred.
• Current AHA certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, NIHSS, TNCC.
• Active NY Nursing License with verified NURSYS report.
• EMR experience in EPIC is required.
• Drivers license with an address matching the demographics.

Required Skills and Competencies

The ED RN should be proficient in administering required drips and medications, including:

• Pressors: Levophed, Neo, Epi, Vasopressin, Dobutamine, Dopamine
• Vasodilators: Cleviprex, Cardene, NTG
• Anti-arrhythmics: Cardizem, Amiodarone, Lidocaine
• Sedatives: Precedex, Propofol, Fentanyl
• Anticoagulants: TNK, Heparin
• Insulin

The successful candidate will demonstrate critical thinking, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a high-stress environment. Apply now to contribute to our dynamic Emergency Department team.