Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Brownsville, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
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Unit Information
Location: Valley Regional Medical Center, City, State
- Number of Beds: 22
- Number of Staff: 64
General Information
The Emergency Department is dedicated to providing high-quality care to patients in urgent need, ensuring their safety and well-being. The department operates with an effective team, consisting of various roles including a Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC), Patient Care Technicians (PCT), Unit Clerks, and Registered Nurses (RNs) for both day and night shifts.
Staffing
- Day Shift: 1 CNC, 1 PCT, 1 Unit Clerk, 5 RNs
- Night Shift: 1 CNC, 1 PCT, 1 Unit Clerk, 5 RNs
Patient Ratios: 4:1
Required Qualifications
- Must Have:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Preferred or Nice to Have:
- 1 year of Emergency Room experience
Key Responsibilities
- Accurately assess patient acuity and assign appropriate triage levels.
- Identify and prioritize patient needs, accomplishing them in an organized and timely manner.
- Collaborate with physicians to provide appropriate plans of care.
- Exhibit high levels of customer service skills and anticipate patient needs.
- Provide equal emphasis on quality and compassion in patient care.
- Actively participate in problem-solving to improve process issues and patient flow.
- Oversee all aspects of patient care, coordinating diagnostic tests and treatments for timely care delivery.
- Ensure maximum patient safety at all times.
- Adapt to changes in patient volume while maintaining flexibility in work duties.
- Maintain and improve positive, professional relationships with other nursing units and ancillary departments.
Required Certifications
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Performance Expectations
- Demonstrate specific competencies as listed in the competency validation checklist.
- Exhibit knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, treatment, and care of patients across the lifespan.
- Ensure patient privacy and confidentiality of Protected Health Information (PHI).
- Utilize nursing processes for individual care to meet patient needs.
- Document all aspects of patient care accurately.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
- Promote customer service initiatives and teamwork.
- Complete mandatory education and comply with hospital policies and patient safety initiatives.
Dress Code
- Nursing: Royal Blue
- Unit Secretary: Teal
- CNA/PCT/Clinical Tech/Nurse Extern: Caribbean
- Transporters: Hunter Green
Weekend and On-call Requirements
The Emergency Department operates with varying scheduling needs to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Management Team
ED Director and Manager oversee operations and ensure performance standards are met.
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Thrive Staffing Job ID #19175121. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:ER,11:00:00-23:00:00
About Thrive Staffing
At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.