Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
San Antonio, TX
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA
3x12 hrs, Days, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Must have:  candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.

·         Expertise in caring for an acute population

·         Experience with Meditech

·         “Can do” attitude, lots of energy

·         Great communication skills

Preferred or nice to have:  candidates with these skills will be considered first.

·          Trauma center experience

List typical procedures performed on unit(s):  

·          Airway and Respiratory Procedures  ·         Oxygen administration  ·         Suctioning (oral, nasopharyngeal, tracheal)  ·         Bag-valve-mask ventilation  ·         Airway positioning and adjunct placement (OPA/NPA)  ·         Assist with rapid sequence intubation (RSI)  ·         Endotracheal tube management  ·         Ventilator initiation and monitoring  ·         CPAP/BiPAP setup and monitoring  ·         Capnography monitoring  ·         Chest tube setup and management  ·         Needle thoracostomy assistance  ·         Tracheostomy care and emergency management  ·         Vascular Access Procedures  ·         Peripheral IV insertion (including ultrasound-guided IVs)  ·         Central line assistance  ·         Intraosseous (IO) insertion  ·         Arterial line assistance and monitoring  ·         Blood specimen collection  ·         Blood cultures  ·         Venipuncture  ·         Accessing implanted ports  ·         PICC line management  ·         Trauma Procedures  ·         Primary and secondary trauma assessment  ·         Cervical collar application  ·         Spinal immobilization  ·         Pelvic binder application  ·         Tourniquet application  ·         Hemorrhage control and wound packing  ·         Trauma resuscitation participation  ·         Massive transfusion protocol implementation  ·         Chest tube monitoring  ·         Compartment syndrome monitoring  ·         Burn assessment and management  ·         Trauma activation coordination  ·         Dressing application  ·         Staple and suture removal  ·         Assist with laceration repair  ·         Skin adhesive application  ·         Splint application  ·         Traction setup assistance  ·         Fracture stabilization  ·         Orthopedic reduction assistance  ·         Cast care education  ·         Emergency Procedures  ·         Procedural sedation monitoring  ·         Emergency childbirth assistance  ·         Disaster response procedures  ·         Hazmat decontamination assistance  ·         Violence/restraint management  ·         Behavioral emergency interventions  ·         Point-of-care testing  ·         Glucose testing  ·         Specimen collection and handling  ·         Urine catheterization

          Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary

·         Nasogastric tube insertion  ·         Orogastric tube insertion  ·         Gastric decompression  ·         Foley catheter insertion  ·         Straight catheterization  ·         Continuous bladder irrigation setup  ·         Ostomy assessment and care  ·         Pediatric Emergency Procedures  ·         Pediatric IV insertion  ·         Pediatric resuscitation  ·         Broselow tape utilization  ·         Neonatal stabilization  ·         Pediatric procedural sedation monitoring  ·         Pediatric medication dosing verification

           Specialized Level II Trauma Center Skills

·         Massive transfusion protocols  ·         Advanced burn stabilization  ·         Amputation management  ·         Crush injury management  ·         Perform triage assessments  ·         Prioritize patient flow  ·         Coordinate trauma activations

·         Other Skills

·         Manage sepsis alerts  ·         Activate stroke/STEMI alerts  ·         Conduct patient education  ·         Coordinate transfers  ·         Cardiac and Critical Care Procedures  ·         12-lead ECG acquisition and interpretation basics  ·         Continuous cardiac monitoring

·         Defibrillation  ·         Synchronized cardioversion  ·         Transcutaneous pacing  ·         ACLS resuscitation  ·         Code blue participation  ·         Post-cardiac arrest care  ·         STEMI protocol activation  ·         Vasopressor administration and titration  ·         Critical medication infusions  ·         Medication Administration  ·         IV push medications  ·         Continuous IV infusions  ·         Blood product administration  ·         Procedural sedation medication administration  ·         Pain management medications  ·         Emergency medication administration  ·         Thrombolytic administration (per protocol)  ·         Rapid blood transfusion setup  ·         Neurological Emergencies  ·         Stroke assessments (NIHSS)  ·         Stroke alert activation  ·         Neuro checks  ·         Seizure management  ·         Conscious sedation monitoring  ·         Wound and Orthopedic Procedures  ·         Wound irrigation

Best personality Fit:

·         Positive attitude  ·         Kindness

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

·         ACLS, PALS, BLS, TNCC, ENPC, NIH, CPI