Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in Delta, CO

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Delta, CO
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

• Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients in the emergency room.
• Triages each patient and determines priority of care based on physical, psychological and social needs as well as factors influencing patient flow through the emergency care system.
• Time management is crucial.
• Responsible for moving patients, taking blood samples, cleaning and bandaging wounds, administering medications and maintaining proper supplies.
• Performs focused assessment of chief complaints of each patient in a timely manner according to established triage guidelines.
• Carries out patient care according to hospital policies and procedures functioning within the limitations of the Nurse Practice Act.

Requirements

• Must be currently licensed to practice as an R.N. in the State of Colorado.
• At least two years experience in critical care nursing preferred.
• Specialty certification for specialty areas preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required upon hire.
• ENPC or PALS required within 6 months. ENPC preferred.
• TNCC required upon hire or within 1 year.