TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Cumming, Georgia, 30041!
Job Title
Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Assignment
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment in the fast-paced Emergency Services Department at a facility located in Cumming, Georgia. This role is critical in providing immediate, high-quality care to a diverse patient population presenting with acute illnesses and injuries.
The successful candidate will be a vital member of the emergency care team, responsible for rapid assessment, triage, stabilization, and treatment of patients across all age groups. This position requires a commitment to delivering compassionate care in a high-pressure environment, collaborating effectively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Please note: This is a travel assignment; candidates residing within 50 miles of Cumming, Georgia, will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform rapid and comprehensive patient assessments, including triage, to determine the urgency of care required.
- Administer medications, treatments, and interventions as prescribed by physicians, monitoring patient responses and adjusting care plans as needed.
- Assist with emergency procedures, wound care, and stabilization techniques for critically ill or injured patients.
- Operate and monitor various medical equipment, including cardiac monitors, IV pumps, and oxygen delivery systems.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Maintain accurate and thorough electronic health records, documenting all assessments, interventions, and patient responses.
- Provide patient and family education regarding conditions, treatments, and discharge instructions.
- Ensure a safe and clean environment for patients and staff, adhering to all infection control and safety protocols.
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia or a compact state license.
- Minimum of two (2) years of recent, acute care experience specifically within an Emergency Department setting.
- Ability to commit to a 13-week travel assignment.
- Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of Cumming, Georgia.
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified.
Skills & Competencies
- Exceptional critical thinking and rapid assessment skills in emergency situations.
- Proficiency in emergency triage protocols and patient stabilization techniques.
- Competence in IV insertion, phlebotomy, medication administration, and wound management.
- Ability to interpret EKGs and monitor cardiac rhythms.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration and patient interaction.
- Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
- Demonstrated empathy, compassion, and patient advocacy.
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Nights (NOC)
- Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
- Days per Week: 3 (36 hours per week)
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: October 5, 2026
- End Date: January 2, 2027
- Holiday Requirements: Must work two (2) major holidays (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day) and one (1) minor holiday (The Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve) during the contract period.
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia or a compact state license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.