Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Texarkana, TX
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Room

Summary:

The competent Nurse, practicing in a clinical setting, operates independently while demonstrating awareness of all relevant aspects of patient care. This role involves providing both routine and complex care, along with the capability to focus on long-range goals and plans. The Nurse will continue to develop the skills to manage contingencies within clinical nursing and will effectively delegate tasks to other care providers as necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Utilizes the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation—to provide nursing care for assigned patients, adhering to the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice.
• Addresses complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with their level of practice.
• Administers medications and treatments per protocol, monitoring for side effects and effectiveness of prescribed treatments.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided accurately.
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, families, and caregivers, identifying relevant issues and resources.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred.

Experience:

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

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:

• Current BLS certification required (AHA only).
• Current ACLS certification required (AHA only).
• Current PALS certification required (AHA only).
• Current TNCC certification required.
• Current RN License in the state of Texas or compact state.

Position Requirements:

Education/Skills:

• All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
• New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member, with initial onboarding validated through successful completion of designated competency validations.
• Newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or specific orientation, with skills and competency completion documented through the tracking software.
• Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.

Experience:

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

Work Schedule:

This position requires working the night shift from 7PM to 7AM, with a weekend requirement of every other weekend.

Work Type:

Full Time