Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,293 per week in Springfield, IL

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Emergency Room Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 2 years required License: Active state license required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC required Must-Have: General Emergency Department - Combined Adult/Pedi experience required. Candidates should be familiar with managing cases related to CVA, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Emergency Room Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 2 years required License: Active state license required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC required Must-Have: General Emergency Department - Combined Adult/Pedi experience required. Cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills required. IV therapy and phlebotomy skills required. Medication management skills required. Neurological case management skills required. Orthopedic management skills required. Pediatric case management skills required. Psychiatric case management skills required. Respiratory case management skills required. Proficient in Cerner charting system required. Description: The Emergency Department is a fast-paced environment with an average daily census of 175 patients. The unit has a total of 56 beds. Candidates will work every other weekend. First-timers are accepted for the position. Candidates will not be required to float outside of their scope. Candidates must have the ability to interpret dysrhythmias and manage patients with multisystem organ dysfunction or failure. Skills in obtaining a 12 lead EKG and starting IVs are necessary. Blood product administration and procedural sedation experience are essential. Candidates should be familiar with managing cases related to CVA, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury. Pediatric experience includes managing abdominal pain, asthma, head injuries, and infections. Psychiatric skills must cover acute psychosis, drug overdose, and managing violent behavior. Respiratory skills should include chest tube insertion and intubation. Knowledge of isolation precautions and triage procedures is required. The facility is an acute care hospital with a Level I trauma center designation. The ideal candidate must demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills within an interdisciplinary support team. Candidates should be prepared to manage a variety of chief complaints including chest pain, trauma, and neurological emergencies. This position requires a strong commitment to patient care and safety. Flexibility and adaptability in a high-stress environment are essential for success in this role.