Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in Albany, GA

Why Join Us Work in a well-supported emergency department with 24/7 on-site respiratory therapy, central monitoring technicians, robust pharmacy coverage, and dedicated nurse aides and paramedics each shift. Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care in a high-volume emergency department seeing approximately 180–200 visits per day, serving a patient population ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room

Location

Albany, GA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Mid Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a high-volume emergency department seeing approximately 180–200 visits per day, serving a patient population ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics
• Manage a patient ratio of 1:4, performing own lab draws and IV starts
• Care for a diverse case mix including trauma, CVA, orthopedic, and neurological presentations; facility serves as a CVA center
• Monitor and manage ventilated patients held in the ED in coordination with 24/7 dedicated respiratory therapy staff
• Support a 6-bed behavioral health lockdown area staffed by psychiatry, utilizing safety sitters and security resources as needed
• Adhere to orientation requirements, scrub color policy (Caribbean Blue), weekend rotation (every other weekend), and holiday rotation (every other holiday)

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing
• Minimum 5 years of emergency room nursing experience
• At least 1 prior travel nursing assignment
• Proficiency with Meditech (version 6.15)
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ACLS or NIHSS, and CPI

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working in a high-volume, Level II or higher emergency department environment
• Familiarity with trauma, stroke (CVA), and neurological patient populations
• Prior experience working alongside mid-level providers (NP/PA) in a fast-paced ED setting

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported emergency department with 24/7 on-site respiratory therapy, central monitoring technicians, robust pharmacy coverage, and dedicated nurse aides and paramedics each shift
• Join a structured clinical environment with clear provider coverage across all hours and strong ancillary support resources