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

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. Care for a diverse case mix including trauma, CVA, orthopedic, and neurological presentations; support transfer coordination for cases requiring higher-level care.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room

Location

Albany, GA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Every other weekend and every other holiday required

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 assignment at a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, performing independent lab draws and IV starts
• Care for a diverse case mix including trauma, CVA, orthopedic, and neurological presentations; support transfer coordination for cases requiring higher-level care
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including ED physicians, APPs, nurse aides, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and pharmacy staff
• Utilize Meditech 6.15 EMR for all documentation and patient care activities
• Adhere to facility dress code (Caribbean Blue scrubs) and complete floor-specific orientation within the first week as scheduled

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license with a minimum of 5 years of emergency room nursing experience
• At least one prior travel nursing assignment required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ACLS or NIHSS, and CPI
• Proficiency with Meditech EMR (version 6.15 preferred)
• Ability to work every other weekend and every other holiday

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working in a high-acuity emergency department with trauma, stroke, or behavioral health patient populations
• Familiarity with ventilator management in an ED setting and collaboration with dedicated respiratory therapy staff
• Prior charge nurse experience in an emergency department setting

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported emergency department with 24/7 respiratory therapy, on-campus pharmacy, central monitoring technicians, and dedicated security and patient sitter resources
• Join a structured clinical environment with consistent provider coverage across MD, DO, NP, and PA shifts throughout the day and night