TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in McAllen, Texas, 78503!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (Freestanding Emergency Department)
Location
Edinburg, TX | Freestanding Emergency Department
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13 Weeks | Mid Shift (1:00 PM – 1:00 AM) | Onsite | Every other weekend required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide emergency nursing care in a fully functional freestanding emergency department with a 1:5 patient ratio across all age groups
- Perform strong triage and efficiently prioritize patient care in a fast-paced emergency setting
- Assist with and support procedures including splinting, moderate sedation, chest tube insertion, central line placement, arterial blood gas, lumbar puncture, and nebulizer treatments
- Document and manage patient care using the Meditech EMR system
- Collaborate effectively within a team nursing environment alongside RNs, radiology technicians, and physicians
- Float to the main Emergency Department and other sister freestanding emergency departments as needed
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum 1 year of emergency nursing experience
- Proficiency in Meditech EMR
- Strong triage skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize patient care
- Comfortable and proficient managing patients of all ages
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and ENPC certifications required
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
- Experience in Level 1 or Level 2 trauma center settings
- Ability to assist with obstetric deliveries in an emergency room environment
- Familiarity with rapid sequence intubation techniques and proficiency in setting up for mechanical ventilation
Why Join Us
- Work in a fully equipped freestanding emergency department with a collaborative, team-oriented environment and a manageable unit size
- Gain diverse emergency nursing experience with the opportunity to float across multiple emergency department settings