Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Alexandria, LA
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Summary

The competent Nurse practices independently in a high-acuity clinical setting, demonstrating awareness of all relevant aspects of patient care. The Nurse provides both routine and complex care, with the capability to focus on long-range goals and plans. Responsibilities include effectively managing clinical contingencies and delegating tasks to other care providers to manage patient care efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Meet expectations aligned with competencies in leadership and professional nursing standards.
• Provide nursing care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Address complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
• Administer medications and treatments while monitoring for side effects and effectiveness.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, family members, and caregivers.

Qualifications

Education & Skills

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
• All newly hired experienced RNs must attend orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
• Completion of annual competency verification requirements.

Experience

• One year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

• Active RN License in the state of employment or compact.
• BLS certification via AHA required.
• ACLS certification via AHA required.
• PALS certification via AHA required.
• De-Escalation certification required.

Work Schedule

Shifts are scheduled from 7 PM to 7 AM with work expectations including every other weekend. There is no floating to different units required.

Patient Care Ratio

The nurse-to-patient ratio is 4:1.

Technology

The electronic medical record (EMR) system used is Epic.

Dress Code

Ceil blue scrubs are required attire for this position.