Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Saint Johnsbury, VT
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Days

Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)

Join a dedicated team in a dynamic and rewarding rural emergency department environment, where your nursing expertise can make a significant impact on patient care. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a professional team, providing comprehensive care to patients in emergency situations.

About the Role

As an Emergency Department RN, you will deliver direct patient care, assess patient needs swiftly, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and adjust care plans to optimize outcomes in a fast-paced setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, Prioritize, and Deliver Emergency Care: Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients experiencing acute illnesses, injuries, and emergencies while employing clinical judgment skills.
• Collaborate Across the Care Team: Work closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, EMS personnel, and inpatient teams to ensure coordinated and patient-focused care.
• Respond Effectively in a Fast-Paced Environment: Manage multiple patient needs, adapt to changing clinical situations, and maintain high-quality care under pressure.
• Promote Safe, Accurate, and Efficient Care: Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately while adhering to regulatory standards and evidence-based practices.

Required Qualifications

• Current RN License in Vermont or a Compact Multi-State RN License.
• Current certifications in BLS, PALS, and ACLS.
• A minimum of three years of experience as an Emergency Department RN.
• TNCC certification is preferred.
• Experience working with a diverse patient population and various emergency conditions.
• Familiarity with Meditech is strongly preferred; ability to learn new systems quickly is essential.
• Ability to work independently and apply sound clinical judgment in a rural emergency department environment.

Traveler Information

This role is situated in a rural area known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreation, offering a unique four-season lifestyle. As an independent critical access hospital, you will have the opportunity to provide essential services, including emergency care, within a supportive team.

Please note that public transportation options are limited in this rural community, and reliable personal transportation is required. Local housing resources can be provided, but travel staff will be responsible for securing their own accommodations.

Shift Information

• Flex shifts: three 12-hour shifts per week.
• Holiday coverage is required.

Minimum Years of Experience

3 years of Emergency Department nursing experience required.

Certifications / Requirements

• ACLS
• BLS/BCLS
• PALS
• ENPC
• TNCC