Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Honesdale, Pennsylvania
Wayne Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (Travel/Contract)

Location: Honesdale, Pennsylvania
Assignment Length: 13 weeks (with potential extension)
Shift: 12-hour shifts (Days, Nights, or Rotating)
Hours per Week: 36 hours (3 shifts of 12 hours) with opportunities for overtime

Position Summary

Seeking an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse for a fast-paced environment providing emergency care to patients of all acuity levels. The ED includes 18 treatment rooms, private rooms, trauma room, Fast Track for lower-acuity patients, and negative-pressure isolation rooms. The department operates 24/7 with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Rapid assessment and triage of emergency patients
• Provide evidence-based nursing care for medical, surgical, cardiac, neurologic, respiratory, orthopedic, and trauma emergencies
• Administer medications, IV therapy, blood products, and emergency interventions per physician orders and protocols
• Monitor patient conditions and respond promptly to clinical changes
• Assist with emergency procedures including cardiac emergencies, stroke response, sepsis management, trauma stabilization, and respiratory emergencies
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, radiology, laboratory, and ancillary staff
• Document patient care accurately in electronic medical records
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment, and discharge instructions
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, infection prevention, and patient safety initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Pennsylvania
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience, including experience within the last year
• Current BLS issued by the American Heart Association
• Current ACLS issued by the American Heart Association
• Current PALS issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a community hospital Emergency Department
• Strong IV insertion and critical assessment skills
• Experience caring for both pediatric and adult emergency patients
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred but not required

Skills

• Emergency assessment and triage
• Trauma stabilization
• Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia recognition
• IV insertion and medication administration
• Critical thinking and time management
• Team collaboration and excellent communication

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID
• Emergency contact form prior to start
• Background checks including SS trace, county searches (last 7 years), nationwide sex offender, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG (updated annually)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and titers as applicable:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (proof of immunity or vaccination)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (titer, vaccination, or history of chickenpox)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination (during flu season)
  • COVID vaccination card or declination
• Drug screening: 9 or 11 panel within required timeframe prior to start
• Pennsylvania-specific clearances: Child Abuse Search, Department of Human Services Fingerprint Results, PATCH Search
• Professional references: 2 for travel/allied/per diem acute care; 1 for per diem non-acute care (within 3 years)
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams including medication/pharmacology competency

Benefits

• Housing or housing stipend
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Travel reimbursement (where applicable)
• Licensure and credentialing assistance

Prior Travel Experience

Previous travel nursing experience is preferred but not required.