Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
San Marcos, TX
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse (RN)

Summary

The competent Nurse in a clinical setting practices independently and demonstrates awareness of all relevant aspects of patient care. This role involves providing both routine and complex care, focusing on long-term goals and strategies to enhance patient outcomes. The Nurse continues to develop skills for managing contingencies in clinical nursing while making appropriate assignments and delegating tasks to other care providers to effectively manage patient care.

Responsibilities

• Meet expectations based on established competencies as a Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Provide nursing care in accordance with the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Address complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families based on the nurse's level of practice.
• Administer medications and treatments according to protocols while monitoring for side effects and treatment effectiveness.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and the care provided accurately.
• Assess learning needs and deliver education to patients, families, and caregivers, identifying issues and providing resources for support.

Job Requirements

Education/Skills

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred.

Experience

• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty is preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current BLS certification required.
• Current ACLS certification required.
• Current PALS certification required.
• Current TNCC certification required.
• RN License in the state of TX or compact.

Position Requirements

Education/Skills

• All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
• New hires will be precepted by a designated trained staff member to complete initial onboarding requirements.
• Participate in a residency program or other specific orientation as applicable.
• Achieve completion of all annual competency verification requirements.

Experience

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

Work Schedule

Full-time position with a schedule from 6AM to 6PM, consisting of 12-hour shifts.