An Emergency Room Registered Nurse cares for patients in a hospital Emergency Room. Works with Physicians and other clinicians as part of an emergency care team. Provides emergency medical care and emotional support to patients and families dealing with trauma.
1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN for a 13-week travel contract in Maine, requiring an active ME or Compact RN license and at least 1 year of ED experience. Details Emergency Department (ED) setting in a hospital environment Day shift: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM 13-week contract assignment Patients across all age groups requiring emergency nursing care Requirements Active Maine or Compact RN license, currently in hand BSN preferred Minimum 1 year of ED nursing experience required Current, unexpired BLS required; ACLS preferred Required immunizations: Varicella (2 doses or titer), HepB (3 doses, titer, or signed declination), MMR (2 doses or titer), Tdap, and PPD 2-step or titer within the past 12 months Flu shot required during flu season Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and perform physical tasks including standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, crouching, bending, reaching, and pushing patients in wheelchairs and stretchers Visual and hearing acuity sufficient to assess patients Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and verbal/written communication skills Additional Information Performs age-appropriate initial and ongoing nursing assessments across all patient populations Develops and implements individualized plans of care based on patient needs and physician orders Administers and evaluates patient response to medications using med verify system Conducts patient and family education and ensures understanding of discharge plans, including follow-up calls post-discharge Participates in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and bedside rounding with hospitalists and case managers Actively contributes to hospital-wide Quality Improvement initiatives and department-specific projects Expected to participate in emergency/disaster preparedness planning and response within the scope of professional ability Onboarding process begins with reporting to Human Resources on day 1 Potential exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, toxic cleaning chemicals, and fumes
