Emergency Department RN
Manchester, NH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Travel RN - Emergency Department

Location: Manchester, New Hampshire
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Department: Emergency Department
• Beds:

  • 4 beds in Annex (secure locked psychiatric area)
  • 25 procedure rooms (with curtains or doors)
  • 8 hallway beds (utilized 24/7)
• Staffing: 88 staff members (various job titles)
• Shifts:

  • 7a-3a: 1 Charge RN, 7 RNs, 3 ED Techs, 2 RP; Annex: 1 RN, 1 ED Tech
  • 3a-7a: 1 Charge RN, 6 RNs, 2 ED Techs, 1 RP; Annex: 1 RN, 1 ED Tech
• Patient Ratios: 4:1 (flexible during acute surge)
• Equipment: Ultrasound IV skills, Lucas Device, Hotline Rapid Infuser, Alaris pumps, Pyxis
• EMR Systems: Sunrise, Allscripts
• Patient Population: Multiple comorbidities including complicated heart conditions, DKA, Sepsis, Trauma, Stroke

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years Emergency Department (ED) experience
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, MOAB, TNCC (must have for contract labor)
• Strong communication skills with patients and peers
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
• Dependability and punctuality
• Strong understanding of medical terminology

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year ED experience for permanent HCA staff
• Strong understanding of EKG interpretation

Typical Procedures Performed

• Trauma care
• Stroke care
• Laceration repair
• Orthopedic trauma
• Ultrasound-guided IV insertion
• IO insertion
• Eye exams
• EKG interpretation
• Psychiatric care
• Cardiopulmonary care

Work Environment & Expectations

• Motivated, hard-working, creative problem solver with a desire to help and care for patients
• RN’s work with policy-written protocols based on chief complaint
• Able to order labs, EKGs, x-rays, medications (protocol-based) to initiate patient care
• Dress code: Scrubs only; no hooded shirts or sweatshirts for safety
• Weekend schedule: Every other weekend for contract RNs

Certifications Required

• BLS, ACLS, PALS, MOAB, TNCC (mandatory for contract labor)

Additional Notes

• No floating required
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

Years of Experience Required: 2 years in Emergency Department nursing