Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for an Emergency Department position in Longview, TX, requiring at least 1 year of ED experience and certifications including BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC.

Details

• Night shift position: 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM, 3x12-hour shifts per week
• 13-week contract
• Emergency Care Center (ECC) department within a hospital setting
• Full-time schedule

Requirements

• Active RN license in TX or a compact state currently in hand
• Current BLS certification required (AHA only)
• Current ACLS certification required (AHA only)
• Current PALS certification required (AHA only)
• Current TNCC certification required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a related nursing specialty (Emergency Department preferred)
• BSN preferred
• US Social Security Number required for consideration
• 2 professional references required for consideration
• Current skills checklist required for consideration
• Copies of all active certifications required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provides nursing care utilizing the full nursing process — assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation — for assigned ED patients
• Administers medications and treatments per protocol, monitoring for side-effects and effectiveness
• Addresses complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care delivered
• Assesses patient and family learning needs and provides appropriate education
• Makes assignments and delegates to other care providers as appropriate to manage clinical situations
• New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member; onboarding includes completion of both an organizational entry competency validation and an ED-specific competency validation
• All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel pay rates; local candidates are not accepted unless the position explicitly states otherwise