TravelNurseSource is working with Alerion Healthcare, LLC to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Geneva, New York, 14456!
Job DescriptionThis is a Travel position. You must live more than 30 miles from the facility to be considered for this position.
Why You Should Apply:- Competitive Pay: Earn up to $2187 per week, or $60.75 per hour - plus benefits!*
- Flexible Work Schedule: Enjoy a 22 week assignment 10/05/2026 - 03/06/2027 with a 36-hour work week and 3 shifts per week.
- Location: Geneva, New York
- Great Benefits: Medical, 401(k) with company match, and more!
* Pay package is based on 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined for travel positions.
Position Overview Type of Position: Travel
Description:
Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) - Travel Position Shift Details
- Full-time day/night variable shift
- Scheduled as 3x12-hour shifts per week
- Every other weekend (EOW) required
- Holiday rotation required
- 2 On Call shifts per 4-week period
- Contract must run into February/March
Bill Rate Note
- $94 Bill Rate is only for travelers that can start by 9/21
Position Overview
- The Emergency Department Registered Nurse applies knowledge of nursing theory, technical, and communication skills in delivering high quality compassionate care to patients and families
- Assesses patient need, identifies the urgent or emergent care priority, and collaboratively provides direct care, applies appropriate interventions, and evaluates patient progress
- Evidences skill in the use of various invasive and non-invasive procedures, treatments, and therapeutic interventions appropriate to manage life-threatening and routine emergency situations
- Utilizes the principles of relationship based care to alleviate anxiety, provide information, and address pain/discomfort and safety
- Assesses the physiological, psychosocial, emotional, and cultural needs of patients of all age groups, their families, and support systems as appropriate
Key Responsibilities Triage & Patient Connection
- Connects with patient and family during triage
- Identifies the initial management of patients of all age groups and assigns priority of care in accordance with Triage Standards as outlined in the ESI training
- Establishes rapport with patients and families, addresses comfort needs, listens carefully, assesses nonverbal communication, and provides frequent updates
- Conveys and gathers information concisely and accurately
Assessment & Clinical Evaluation
- Conducts primary assessment of critical need, detects and documents any major deviation from norm for all age groups within acceptable time frames, and correctly identifies the necessary steps/interventions required
- Uses direct observation, patient/family interview, EMS report, and data to conduct secondary assessment
- Identifies contributing factors, health history, events, or activities preceding the emergent health event
- Assesses the psychosocial needs of each individual (including family dynamics), and documents and reports any suspicion of domestic violence or abuse in all age groups
- Reassesses the patient to identify response to treatment and/or changes in condition and responds appropriately
Teamwork & Professional Practice
- Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members to accomplish the best possible patient outcome
- Teaches others as appropriate and delegates tasks and interventions consistent with the individual's education, training, and scope of practice
- Understands the personal responsibility to safeguard public safety through compliance with infection prevention strategies
Patient & Family Education
- Prepares patient, parent, or family for diagnostic procedures and treatments
- Makes appropriate referrals for post-emergency care
- Teaches the patient what is needed to continue care/healing at home
- Assesses the patient/family learning styles and structures the sessions to maximize understanding
- Asks questions to evaluate retention of key points in the education and discharge instruction
Healing Environment & Communication
- Seeks to understand what is most important to the patient/family, acknowledging that the patient and family are the central focus of all care and services
- Embraces the importance of creating a Healing Environment as a key element of professional nursing practice
- Keeps patient and significant others informed of process of care and anticipates patient/family needs, including notification of family/support system for the patient
- Maintains awareness of the patient's condition/situation throughout the ER visit
- Updates patient communication boards throughout the ED stay
Required Certifications & Licensure
- BLS - must be AHA or RQI
- ACLS - must be AHA or RQI
- PALS - must be AHA or RQI
- Stroke Certification (NIHSS) - must be AHA or RQI
- NYS RN Licensure
Required Experience
- Minimum two (2) years of acute hospital experience as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum one (1) year of Emergency Department hospital experience as a Registered Nurse