Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Johnson City, NY
Modern Healthcare Solutions
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Staff Nurse Emergency Department

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for protecting, promoting, and optimizing health and abilities through the diagnosis and treatment of human responses while advocating for individuals and families. The RN ensures compliance with all standards of practice and professional development in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, organizational policies, and professional nursing standards. A focus is placed on creating a caring and healing environment for patient-centered care.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, delegate, coordinate, implement, and evaluate nursing care while managing a group of patients, serving as the primary nurse or accountable nurse according to unit assignments.
• Educate patients and families in health promotion and disease management utilizing available resources.
• Administer medications safely and effectively in compliance with hospital policy, applying knowledge of pharmacology.
• Contribute to productivity and efficient resource utilization, including staffing, time management, and supply management.
• Adhere to nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
• Participate in and support shared governance initiatives, including unit council and improvement initiatives.
• Engage in professional development and complete all mandatory education requirements.
• Integrate nursing research and current evidence into practice.
• Foster a supportive learning environment for new employees and students.
• Perform duties related to Charge Nurse or Shift Coordinator roles when assigned.
• Assume additional responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Collaboration
• Communication (verbal & written)
• Judgment/Critical Thinking
• Organizational Understanding
• Planning (Organizing, Time Management)
• Problem Solving
• Quality
• Reliability
• Safety and Risk Management

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting.

Education:

• Required Education: Associate's degree from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Preferred Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Current Registered Nurse License in New York State.
• BLS Certification (AHA, HSI, or American Red Cross).
• Unit-specific requirements as listed in the Compliance Matrix.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:

• Professional certification in a related nursing specialty.

Schedule:

• 12-hour night shifts, 7p - 7a, 36 hours per week, with every other weekend required.
• 13-week contract duration with holiday coverage expected.

Required Certifications:

• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• TNCC

Required Experience:

• Three years of current experience working in an Emergency Department and previous travel nursing experience with knowledge in trauma, STEMI, stroke, sepsis, and pediatric care.