Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Portales, NM
Rang Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) to provide both direct and indirect patient care in a fast-paced emergency care environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates initiative, flexibility, and strong clinical judgment with minimal supervision.

The ED RN will triage all incoming patients safely and accurately, prioritize care based on clinical needs, communicate effectively with physicians, and respond rapidly to changes in patient condition.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of Roosevelt General Hospital
• Provide direct patient care, evaluate outcomes, and adjust nursing processes as needed
• Perform comprehensive head-to-toe assessments on patients of all ages (neonatal to geriatric)
• Assess, plan, implement, and educate patients/families on care plans and pain management
• Monitor and interpret hemodynamic status
• Demonstrate strong cardiac monitoring skills; identify and treat dysrhythmias
• Accurately assign triage categories
• Maintain accurate patient documentation including histories, assessments, treatments, and responses
• Respect and address psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families
• Serve as liaison between patients, physicians, administration, and healthcare team
• Demonstrate age-specific care skills
• Develop and evaluate patient teaching plans
• Maintain knowledge of medications and correct administration techniques
• Prepare, administer, monitor, and discontinue IV fluids, medications, and blood products
• Adhere to departmental policies, safety guidelines, performance improvement standards, and infection control practices
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment
• Ensure adequate supply levels and equipment functionality
• Assist in cost control through appropriate supply management
• Collaborate with team members to meet departmental goals
• Assist physicians with ED procedures
• Provide leadership, train new staff, and guide temporary employees
• Participate in education programs, in-services, and ongoing professional development

Non-Essential Functions

• Perform additional duties as assigned

RGH Core Values

Integrity

• Practice honesty, ethical decision-making, and accountability
• Honor commitments and maintain professional credibility

Learning

• Engage in continuous learning, mentorship, and constructive feedback
• Encourage curiosity and knowledge-sharing

Innovation

• Embrace new technologies and ideas to improve patient care and safety
• Collaborate with partners to advance healthcare outcomes

Kindness

• Communicate openly and respectfully
• Support a nurturing environment where all individuals feel valued

Excellence

• Deliver high-quality care and exceptional patient satisfaction
• Promote accountability and fiscal responsibility

Unity

• Collaborate across disciplines and departments
• Foster teamwork, respect, and shared goals

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current RN licensure in the state of New Mexico
• BLS certification (or obtained within 30 days of hire)
• ACLS certification (or obtained within 6 months of hire)
• PALS certification (or obtained within 6 months of hire)
• TNCC and/or ATCN preferred

Professional Requirements

• Follow organizational dress code
• Complete annual education and training requirements
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Report to work as scheduled and wear identification
• Maintain federal, state, and local regulatory compliance
• Uphold ethical business practices and organizational policies
• Attend staff meetings, in-services, and participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Represent RGH in a professional and positive manner
  
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