Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Johnson City, NY
ND Global Consulting Services
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department Job Description

Job Summary:

United Health Services (UHS) is seeking a qualified and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality patient-centered care. The RN will be responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing care while following New York State nursing regulations, ANA and Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) standards, and UHS policies.

The RN will promote a safe and supportive healing environment while advocating for patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, delegate, coordinate, implement, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Provide patient-centered care while maintaining patient safety and quality standards.
• Educate patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and disease management.
• Safely administer medications in accordance with pharmacological guidelines and UHS policies.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care and positive outcomes.
• Manage time, staffing resources, supplies, and services efficiently.
• Comply with nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and UHS policies.
• Participate in Nursing Shared Governance, Unit Council activities, quality improvement initiatives, and peer reviews.
• Maintain professional development through continuing education and mandatory training.
• Apply evidence-based nursing practices and current clinical research.
• Provide guidance and support to new employees and nursing students.
• Perform Charge Nurse or Shift Coordinator responsibilities when assigned.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Strong collaboration and teamwork abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
• Organizational and time-management abilities.
• Effective planning and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to quality patient care.
• Reliability and accountability.
• Knowledge of patient safety and risk management.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute-care or ambulatory setting.
• Emergency Department nursing experience is beneficial.

Education:

• Required: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing school.
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Current and active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• Current BLS certification from AHA, HSI, or American Red Cross.
• Additional unit-specific requirements must be verified through the facility's Compliance Matrix before candidate submission.

Preferred Certifications:

• Professional certification in a related nursing specialty.