Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,145 per week in Independence, MO

TravelNurseSource

  • Independence, MO
  • 2 days ago
  • $2,145

Highlights

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) to provide high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced, high-volume Emergency Department. Equipment: Cardiac monitors, EKG machines, ultrasound equipment, Belmont Rapid Infuser, intraosseous (IO) drills, Lifepak, and other emergency care equipment.

Numbers & Facts

LocationIndependence, MO
Salary$2,145

Description

TravelNurseSource is working with TalentBurst, Inc. to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Independence, Missouri, 64050!

Travel Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (ER RN)

Location: Independence, Missouri
Facility Address: 19600 E. 39th St, Independence, MO 64057
Department: Emergency Department (ED)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night Shift, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week is an option
EMR: Meditech
Unit Capacity: 40 beds
Patient Ratio: 4:1

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) to provide high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced, high-volume Emergency Department. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, a strong team player, and able to remain calm and effective under pressure while caring for patients with a variety of urgent and emergent medical conditions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform comprehensive patient assessments and prioritize care based on acuity.

  • Provide emergency nursing care to patients with acute illnesses, injuries, and life-threatening conditions.

  • Initiate IV access and perform phlebotomy.

  • Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and EKG results.

  • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.

  • Recognize changes in patient conditions and respond promptly to emergencies.

  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, paramedics, and other healthcare professionals.

  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation using the Meditech EMR system.

  • Support safe patient flow and effective teamwork in a high-volume ED.

  • Follow hospital policies, infection control procedures, and patient safety standards.

Unit Information
  • Number of Beds: 40

  • Total Staff: Approximately 120

  • Patient-to-Nurse Ratio: 4:1, with three rooms and one hallway bed during high-volume periods

  • Equipment: Cardiac monitors, EKG machines, ultrasound equipment, Belmont Rapid Infuser, intraosseous (IO) drills, Lifepak, and other emergency care equipment

  • Staffing: Clinical Nurse Coordinators (CNCs), team leads, RNs, advanced paramedics, Emergency Department Technicians (EDTs), MHSC staff, and secretaries

Required Qualifications
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.

  • Previous Emergency Department nursing experience.

  • Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.

  • Strong teamwork, communication, and clinical assessment skills.

  • Ability to manage high-pressure situations and prioritize patient care effectively.

Required Certifications
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

  • Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)

  • Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification

Confirm certification requirements with the facility before submission, as the supplied information also lists a separate combination of certifications.

Dress Code
  • RN: Gray scrub top with black or gray scrub bottoms.

  • Appropriate colored T-shirts may be worn under a nursing scrub jacket or hospital-approved jacket.

Schedule Details
  • Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

  • 13-week travel assignment

  • Option for 48 guaranteed hours per week

Ideal Candidate: A dependable ER RN with strong emergency nursing skills, adaptability, a positive attitude, and the ability to deliver safe, efficient patient care under pressure.


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