Emergency Room RN
Texarkana, TX
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Emergency Room. The position provides independent nursing care for patients with routine and complex needs in an emergency care setting. Responsibilities include assessment, care planning, medication and treatment administration, patient and family education, documentation, and coordination of care.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shift, 7:00 PM7:00 AM, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week; every other weekend required.
• Required Qualifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA); current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA); current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA); current Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification; active Registered Nurse license in Texas or a compact-state license.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and one year of experience in a related nursing specialty.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides nursing care using assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
  • Administers medications and treatments according to appropriate protocols and monitors patient response.
  • Addresses psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
  • Documents patient histories, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
  • Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and caregivers.
  • Newly hired experienced registered nurses complete new nurse orientation within the first 30 days.
  • New hires complete designated organizational and emergency department-specific competency validations.
  • Newly licensed registered nurses may participate in a residency program or specialized orientation.
  • Annual competency verification requirements must be completed.

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