Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in Alton, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Alton, IL
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Alton, Illinois, 62002!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room

Location

Alton, IL

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | 12-Hour Mid Shifts (start times vary: 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM, or 6:30 PM) | Every other weekend required | Every other holiday required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 16-bed Emergency Department treating an average of 65 patients per day across all age groups, with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Administer and monitor common ER drips including vasopressors, insulin, and other standard infusions
• Read and interpret cardiac monitor strips independently, as no monitor technicians are on staff
• Perform and assist with lab draws, procedures, and patient assessments in collaboration with PCTs and support staff
• Work within a separate triage area when all required credentials are verified
• Collaborate with 24/7 ER physicians and mid-level providers to manage diagnoses including sepsis, CHF, pneumonia, suicidal ideation, and abdominal pain

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Room nursing experience
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Current PALS certification
• Ability to read and independently interpret cardiac monitor strips

Preferred Experience / Skills

• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification preferred
• Experience managing ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen equipment in an ER setting
• Familiarity with psychiatric patient management in an emergency environment

Why Join Us

• Self-scheduling and block scheduling options available, offering flexibility in how you manage your shifts
• Travelers will not be required to float to other units unless agreed upon at hire, allowing you to focus on the Emergency Department

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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