TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Garden City, Kansas, 67846!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
Location
Garden City, KS | Acute Care – Emergency Department
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | Onsite | Self-scheduling and block scheduling available | Weekend and holiday requirements apply
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a 15-bed Emergency Department with 2 trauma bays at a Level III Trauma Center, STEMI receiving, and Stroke Center facility
- Manage a patient population presenting with common diagnoses including abdominal pain, chest pain, fever, cough, dyspnea, headache, injury, and extremity pain, with an average daily census of 30+ patients at a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
- Administer and monitor common drips including cardiac, antihypertensive, antiarrhythmic, sedation, and analgesia medications
- Perform triage duties in a designated triage area and provide care in dedicated psychiatric/seclusion rooms as needed
- Troubleshoot and support respiratory therapy equipment including ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen devices
- Participate in phlebotomy and lab draws as needed; read and interpret cardiac monitor strips independently (no monitor techs on unit)
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Kansas
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, NRP, and NIHSS
- Must live at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; valid driver's license must be submitted
- Must be available and present in-state for the full week of orientation, even if initial modules are conducted remotely
- Ability to meet weekend requirements, including a minimum of six weekend shifts per six-week schedule
- Willingness to float within the designated zone if an extreme staffing need arises, as determined by nurse manager
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Demonstrated proficiency with NIHSS assessment and TNCC protocols in an emergency care setting
- Prior experience working in a Level III Trauma Center or comparable high-acuity emergency department
- Familiarity with respiratory equipment management including ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow systems
- Experience with both self-scheduling and block scheduling environments
Why Join Us
- Work in a well-supported emergency department with 24/7 in-house security, dedicated psych/seclusion rooms, and nurse aide/EMT/paramedic support available depending on shift
- Join a facility that offers scheduling flexibility through self-scheduling and block scheduling options within a structured and collaborative team environment