Emergency Department RN
Watertown, NY
ND Global Consulting Services
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)

Job Title: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
Shift: Night Shift, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Guaranteed Hours: 36 Hours per Week
Local Radius Rule: 100-Mile Radius Rule
Location: New York State

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) to provide high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced emergency department. The ideal candidate will have prior travel nursing experience, proficiency with the MEDITECH electronic medical record (EMR) system, and the clinical expertise to assess, prioritize, and respond to emergency situations.

The nurse must demonstrate strong critical-thinking, communication, and leadership skills while ensuring patient safety and delivering compassionate, effective care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients promptly, identify urgent and life-threatening conditions, and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Provide quality nursing care in accordance with established nursing standards, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor patient conditions, administer medications, and perform nursing interventions as required.
• Accurately document patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes using the MEDITECH EMR system.
• Prioritize patient care and respond effectively to emergencies in a high-pressure environment.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain patient safety and follow infection prevention and other clinical safety protocols.
• Apply safe patient-handling techniques and use appropriate lifting equipment when necessary.
• Demonstrate leadership skills, delegate responsibilities appropriately, and assume charge nurse duties when required.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current and active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Previous travel nursing experience is mandatory.
• Previous MEDITECH EMR experience is mandatory.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Ability to recognize and intervene in life-threatening situations.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a stressful, fast-paced emergency department environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous critical care experience.
• Previous charge nurse or leadership experience.
• Experience managing complex and high-acuity emergency cases.

Additional Requirements

• Must successfully complete a lethal dysrhythmia examination during the probationary period.
• Must obtain defibrillation certification within six months of employment.
• Must complete IV, medication, and phlebotomy certifications during orientation.
• Candidates must meet the facility's 100-mile radius rule.

Contract Details

• Specialty: Emergency Department (ED)
• Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• License Requirement: Active New York State RN license
• Experience Requirements: Travel nursing and MEDITECH experience are mandatory
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS

Qualified candidates who meet all mandatory requirements are encouraged to apply.