Travel RN Emergency Room - Nights - 3x12s - $1989.24 | Week - Virtus Healthcare Staffing, LLC

Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Room

Location: Artesia, NM

Virtus Healthcare Staffing is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our partner hospital's Emergency Room (ER) in Artesia, NM. This role offers the opportunity to provide critical care in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

Job Summary:

As a member of the patient care team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care to patients in the Emergency Room. This includes assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, all while maintaining standards of professional nursing.

Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients of all ages, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Nursing Process: Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Patient Education: Educate patients and families about their health conditions and treatment plans.
• Communication: Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other health team members.
• Collaboration: Work cooperatively with other shifts to ensure continuity of care, and maintain positive relationships with other departments and nursing units.
• Training & Development: Assist in orienting and training new employees.
• Support: Assist other staff members and volunteer to fill open shifts as needed.
• Problem-Solving: Demonstrate sound judgment and take appropriate action in response to questionable findings or concerns.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Required: Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Experience:
  • One year of relevant experience is preferred.
  • New graduates may be considered based on position availability.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Current New Mexico RN License
  • BLS certification
  • ACLS and PALS preferred

Skills:

• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of the nursing process and its application
• Age-Related Competencies: Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to identify age-specific patient needs.
• Information Management: Maintains confidentiality and security of patient information.
• Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety: Cooperates in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.

Working Conditions:

• The work environment involves daily patient contact, including potential exposure to blood and other body fluids.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.