Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Kingman, AZ
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Overview

This position is for an experienced Emergency Room Nurse responsible for providing high-quality care in a fast-paced emergency department. The nurse will perform assessments, create and implement care plans, and collaborate with various healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Shift Information

• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Shift Length: 12 hours

Unit Type

Emergency Room (ER)

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care to prevent healthcare-acquired conditions and hospital readmissions.
• Practice standard precautions and comply with CDC hand hygiene guidelines.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including comprehensive patient history and physical exams.
• Analyze assessment data to identify patient care needs, involving patients and significant others in the care planning process.
• Implement nursing care based on identified needs and established standards.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to address patient care requirements.
• Engage in patient education and ensure effective communication with families and significant others.
• Evaluate patient progress and adjust care plans as necessary based on ongoing assessments.
• Document all aspects of patient care accurately and thoroughly.
• Update patient communication boards and perform hourly rounds to enhance patient satisfaction.

Additional Requirements

• Meditech experience is required.
• Willingness to float to the Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) as needed.
• Must adhere to the call-off policy, with the possibility to be called off or canceled for up to one shift every two weeks.
• Completed a total of 12 hours of non-billable orientation is mandatory before starting the position.