Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,239 per week in Geneva, NY

Job Title: Emergency Department Registered Nurse Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Emergency Duration: 14 months Shift: Full-time day/night variable shifts (3x12s) scheduled as needed, including weekends and holidays, plus 2 on-call shifts per 4-week period Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Two years of acute hospital experience as a registered nurse, with at least one year of experience in an emergency department setting License: Current registered nurse license Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, Stroke Certification (Must be AHA or RQI) Must-Have: Two years of experience serving as a registered nurse, with at least one year in an emergency room environment Description: The Emergency Department Registered Nurse applies knowledge of nursing theory, technical skills, and communication skills in delivering high-quality compassionate care. The RN conducts primary assessments, detects and documents any major deviations from norms within acceptable time frames, and identifies necessary interventions.

Job Title: Emergency Department Registered Nurse Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Emergency Duration: 14 months Shift: Full-time day/night variable shifts (3x12s) scheduled as needed, including weekends and holidays, plus 2 on-call shifts per 4-week period Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Two years of acute hospital experience as a registered nurse, with at least one year of experience in an emergency department setting License: Current registered nurse license Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, Stroke Certification (Must be AHA or RQI) Must-Have: Two years of experience serving as a registered nurse, with at least one year in an emergency room environment Description: The Emergency Department Registered Nurse applies knowledge of nursing theory, technical skills, and communication skills in delivering high-quality compassionate care. The RN assesses patient needs, identifies urgent or emergent care priorities, and collaboratively provides direct care. They apply appropriate interventions and evaluate patient progress effectively. The RN demonstrates skill in the use of both invasive and non-invasive procedures, treatments, and therapeutic interventions. These skills are crucial for managing life-threatening and routine emergency situations. The RN utilizes principles of relationship-based care to alleviate anxiety, provide information, and tackle pain/discomfort and safety concerns. They assess the physiological, psychosocial, emotional, and cultural needs of patients of all age groups, their families, and support systems as appropriate. During triage, the RN connects with patients and families, identifying initial management needs and assigning care priority according to established standards. They establish rapport with patients and families, focusing on comfort needs, attentive listening, and providing frequent updates. The RN conducts primary assessments, detects and documents any major deviations from norms within acceptable time frames, and identifies necessary interventions. They utilize direct observation, patient and family interviews, and available data for secondary assessments. The RN documents and reports any suspicion of domestic violence or abuse and reassesses patients for treatment responses and condition changes. Encouraging mutual trust and cooperation among team members is vital to achieving the best patient outcomes. The RN teaches others as appropriate and delegates tasks consistent with individual education, training, and scope of practice. They adhere to infection prevention strategies to safeguard public safety. Preparing patients and families for diagnostics and treatments is a key responsibility. The RN makes appropriate referrals for post-emergency care. They educate patients on continued care and healing at home, assessing learning styles to maximize understanding. The RN keeps patients and families informed throughout the care process, anticipating their needs and maintaining awareness of the patient's condition during the visit. Updating patient communication boards throughout the emergency department stay is also part of the RN's duties.