Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Goldsboro, NC
Wellspring Nurse Source
4x12 hrs, Nights

We are seeking a dedicated and competent Registered Nurse to provide clinical nursing care in the Emergency Department. The successful candidate will report to the Nurse Manager/Director and will be accountable for coordinating and delivering patient care consistent with professional standards using the nursing process within a hospital setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Education:
  • Identify and meet personal learning needs and participate in relevant educational programs.
  • Utilize patient education materials appropriate for the patient population.
  • Assess patients' and caregivers' readiness to learn and their developmental levels affecting their ability to learn.
• Evaluation of Care:
  • Identify expected patient outcomes and seek guidance for plan of care revisions.
  • Engage in discussions with interdisciplinary team members regarding patient care evaluations.
  • Communicate pertinent information to ensure continuity of care.
• Implementation:
  • Provide competent care to patients with complex issues, considering physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety aspects of care.
  • Perform bedside point-of-care testing as required.
  • Adhere to healthcare organization and nursing standards in care delivery.
  • Organize and prioritize care according to patient and family needs.
  • Consult with appropriate resources regarding complex care issues and discharge planning.
• Leadership:
  • Develop professional growth goals and achieve them within established timelines.
  • Facilitate collaboration between departments and participate in unit goals and performance improvement activities.
  • Utilize communication systems effectively and participate in cost-effective care initiatives.
  • Provide constructive feedback to co-workers.
• Patient Assessment:
  • Analyze data from complex situations to prioritize care effectively.
  • Incorporate physical, psychosocial, education, and safety needs into patient assessments.
  • Anticipate and assess discharge needs of patients and families, building relationships that empower advocacy.
• Planning:
  • Collaborate with patients and families to develop or update care plans.
  • Utilize multidisciplinary resources in planning care.
  • Address cultural and ethnic considerations in patient care planning.
  • Demonstrate ability to prioritize tasks for patients with complex issues.
• Research:
  • Stay current by reviewing relevant journals and studies.
  • Encourage discussions with staff regarding the applicability of new ideas and findings.

Qualifications

• Required Skills & Experience:
  • Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience.
• Education:
  • Nursing Diploma or ADN/ASN from an accredited nursing school.
  • Preferred: BSN or MSN from an accredited nursing school.
• Licensure & Certifications:
  • Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification (AHA or ARC).
  • Preferred: ACLS, NIHSS, PALS certifications.

Work Schedule

This position is a night shift role from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. The candidate is required to have a minimum of two years of experience and must possess Epic system experience.