Emergency Department RN (Critical Care)
Fort Smith, AR
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Travel RN Opportunity - Emergency Room (Critical Care)

Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Critical Care (Emergency Department)
• Shift: Evening (shift times may vary)
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours (3 shifts of 12 hours)
• Number of Openings: 1
• Call Requirements: None
• Weekend Hours: Not applicable

Required Qualifications

• Current licensure by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in specialty (Critical Care / Emergency Nursing)
• Flu vaccination required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1 (exemptions must be approved)

Job Responsibilities

• Assess patients and plan/evaluate their care
• Educate patients and families as needed
• Utilize appropriate resources to optimize patient care and flow
• Follow pain assessment policies and assist with pain management
• Participate in patient safety, risk management, and quality improvement programs

Preferred Qualifications

• CPEN certification (Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse)

Work Environment

• Unit uses EPIC EMR system
• Dress code: Black scrubs required

Additional Information

• No prior travel experience explicitly required
• Facility is a 336-bed acute care hospital with a long history of compassionate care
• Focus on patient safety, quality improvement, and exceptional customer service