Emergency Room RN
Lafayette, CO
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Emergency Room. This role provides independent nursing and delegated medical functions in accordance with accepted practice standards and state Board of Nursing requirements. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care; providing health teaching and counseling; monitoring treatment plans; coordinating referrals; and maintaining accurate documentation.

Job Details

• Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts with variable mid-shift flexibility; minimum 36 hours per week. Weekend coverage rotates.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or graduation from an accredited school of nursing
  • Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice; Colorado single-state or compact license
  • At least 1 year of Registered Nurse experience
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in Nursing
  • Previous Registered Nurse experience
  • Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification
  • Unit- or service-appropriate certifications
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Performs nursing assessments and evaluates ongoing health data.
  • Provides direct patient therapy and treatment, as well as consultation, delegation, supervision, and teaching within the scope of practice.
  • Refers patients for further evaluation or treatment when appropriate.
  • Documents care in accordance with regulatory and healthcare-setting guidelines.
  • May be placed on call during a regularly scheduled shift.
  • Performs other assigned duties within the scope of competency and qualifications.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits