Emergency Department Rapid Response RN
Augusta, GA
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,886/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration6 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse - Rapid Response
Location: Augusta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 6 weeks
Hours per Week: 48
Schedule: Every other weekend required
Unit: Freestanding Emergency Department (FSED)
Patient Ratios: 1:4 to 1:6 (acuity based)
Unit Beds: 11
Job Description
- Provide rapid response nursing care in an emergency setting.
- Perform procedures including IV insertion, Foley catheter insertion, NG tube insertion.
- Assist providers with various common emergency department procedures.
- Responsible for running point of care (POC) labs.
- Set up and adjust respiratory equipment (BIPAP, ventilators) with remote assistance available.
- Frequent admissions to main hospital from FSED.
- Use Meditech documentation system.
- Work with cardiac/vital sign monitors, CT, X-ray, and POC lab equipment.
- Floating to main ED possible.
Required Certifications
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
- Minimum 2 years of Rapid Response nursing experience, including experience within the last year
- Emergency Department (ED) experience
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Positive, flexible, team-oriented, and patient-centered attitude
Additional Information
- New facility with all new equipment.
- Opportunity to develop skills with respiratory equipment and POC labs.
- Unit staffing includes RNs and Patient Care Technicians (PCTs), with PCTs scheduled mid-shift.
- Patient experience protocols include AIDET communication, narration of care, and SBAR handoffs.
- Dress code: Royal Blue Scrubs.
This position offers a fast-paced emergency nursing experience in a modern FSED setting with opportunities to expand clinical skills.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Augusta, GA
As a Travel Rapid Response Nurse in Augusta, GA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Augusta, GA is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Augusta experiences hot and humid summers with average highs around 92°F and mild winters with average lows around 35°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Augusta, GA and can be relatively easy to find, especially in popular areas.
- Augusta is car-friendly with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Augusta has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the pollen in the area.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Augusta.
- Augusta offers a variety of restaurants, including Southern cuisine and international dining options.
- The city has a vibrant arts and music scene, with opportunities to enjoy live performances.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy golf, as Augusta is home to the prestigious Masters Tournament.
- Outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, and fishing are popular due to the city's proximity to the Savannah River and nearby parks.
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