Seasonal Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Seasonal Registered Nurse - Emergency Department Job Number: 2600028B InterHealth Medical Staffing Solutions is a for‑profit staffing division of Tampa General Hospital, one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in Florida with a patient population exceeding six million. We are committed to providing patients with excellent and compassionate care. Tampa General is affiliated with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and serves as the primary teaching hospital for the university. InterHealth is currently hiring for 13‑week contracts with significantly higher base pay and benefits for purchase. Our magnet‑designated nursing team offers a schedule that fits your lifestyle, opportunities for full‑time or part‑time conversions, and eligibility for contract extensions based on team coverage. Applicants must have a minimum of two years’ experience within the specific division being hired into and be deemed competent to work independently. Responsibilities Under general supervision, deliver nursing care to patients following established policies, procedures, and professional guidelines. Plan and implement nursing care; document nursing assessments; identify and report situations requiring further intervention. Formulate and communicate goal‑directed plans of care; assure patient rights. Perform assessments and analyses of patients in the assigned nursing unit comprehensively. Ensure all patients admitted within the designated time frame receive completed assessments per policy/unit standards. Perform ongoing assessments, document per policy and procedure, and report significant findings to the appropriate member of the health care team. Initiate the discharge planning process based on initial admission assessment. Formulate individualized patient plans of care within the designated time frame. Communicate the plan of care to other members of the health care team through daily worksheet conferences, verbal communication during the shift, and shift reports. Document all patient care given, including assessments, plans of care, interventions, patient response, and follow‑up. Transcribe and direct the implementation of physician orders. Conduct ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes and document the effectiveness of planned and implemented interventions and strategies per policy/unit standards. Include patients and families in the evaluation process. Provide appropriate patient assessment and care specific to the needs of the patient populations served (e.g., age groups, patients of size, diagnosis‑based). Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of the specific physical, psychosocial, and developmental needs of patients as appropriate to the populations served. Evaluate patient progress and adjust care plans based on patient responses, contributing to ongoing improvement initiatives. Accurately and timely document patient care, ensuring compliance with legal, ethical, and institutional standards. Qualifications Associate’s Degree in Nursing (minimum). Florida RN license. BLS, ACLS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and NIHSS certifications required. Minimum of two years’ experience in a specialty unit and deemed competent. #J-18808-Ljbffr