RN ER (EMERGENCY ROOM) NEEDED ASAP!!!!

Registered Nurse (ED/ER) - New Orleans, LA (#SM0126)
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Employment Type: Per-Diem
Hourly Rate: $39.54 per hour
About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing:

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is currently seeking a Registered Nurse (ED/ER) to fill an opening at a hospital located in New Orleans, LA. This role focuses on providing rapid assessment, critical interventions, and compassionate care to patients presenting with acute illnesses, trauma, and medical emergencies in a fast-paced emergency department setting.
Competitive Compensation: $39.54 per hour

• Work Schedule: This is a per-diem position
• Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program (Associate's or Bachelor's degree).

Active Louisiana state RN license and current BLS Certification.
Proficient in rapid patient triage (ESI), IV insertion and phlebotomy, EKG administration, wound care and suturing assistance, medication administration (including conscious sedation and critical drips), defibrillation/cardioversion, and use of EMR.
excellent communication with physicians, patients, and families; compassionate care for patients of all ages and acuities.
Perform rapid triage assessments using the ESI (Emergency Severity Index) to prioritize patient care based on acuity level.
Manage a diverse patient population presenting with conditions such as chest pain, stroke, respiratory distress, sepsis, trauma, fractures, abdominal pain, psychiatric emergencies, and overdose.
Initiate and titrate emergency medications (vasopressors, antiarrhythmics, thrombolytics, etc.) according to physician orders and protocols.
Perform and interpret EKGs, obtain lab specimens, and initiate IV access (including ultrasound-guided IVs when applicable).
Coordinate care with emergency physicians, trauma surgeons, respiratory therapists, radiology, and lab staff to expedite diagnostics and treatment.
Monitor patients receiving continuous cardiac telemetry, oxygen therapy, BiPAP, or mechanical ventilation.
Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, discharge instructions (including medications, follow-up, and warning signs), and community resources.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation of all nursing assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the EMR.
De-escalate agitated or psychiatric patients using appropriate behavioral and pharmacological interventions.
Prepare patients for admission, transfer to higher level of care, or discharge, ensuring safe handoff communication.
How to Apply: If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career and make a difference in the healthcare industry, we want to hear from you! com or call our office at View phone number on click.appcast.io to learn more about this opportunity and others we offer.
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