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; coordinate transfers for cases requiring higher-level care.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room

Location

Albany, GA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Full-Time | Onsite | 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 ratio of 1:4, performing independent lab draws and IV starts
• Care for a diverse case mix including trauma, CVA, orthopedic, and neurological presentations; coordinate transfers for cases requiring higher-level care
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including ED physicians, APPs, nurse aides, paramedics, respiratory therapists, pharmacy, and security personnel
• Utilize Meditech 6.15 EMR for all documentation and patient management
• Adhere to department protocols including proper callout procedures, orientation completion within week one, and uniform requirements (Caribbean Blue scrubs only)

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working in a high-volume emergency department with trauma and stroke center capabilities
• Familiarity with behavioral health protocols and working in or adjacent to a secured psychiatric unit
• Experience working alongside respiratory therapy teams managing ventilated patients in the ED

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported emergency department with 24/7 respiratory therapy, on-campus pharmacy, central monitoring technicians, dedicated security, and patient sitters
• Join a structured team environment with consistent provider coverage across all shifts and robust ancillary support including nurse aides and paramedics on every shift