All Medical Personnel - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Meeker, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel RN - Emergency

Meeker, CO

Shift: Days

Duration: 13 weeks

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment & Care Planning: Perform comprehensive admission assessments within 48 hours of referral or patient return home. Develop personalized care plans, continually assess patient condition, and adjust care strategies as needed.
• Pain Management: Assess pain levels accurately, implement appropriate management techniques, and educate patients and families about pain control options.
• Medication Administration: Administer medications following the five rights, ensuring safety and accuracy based on patient age, weight, and medical diagnosis. Maintain excellent medication documentation and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Clinical Procedures: Perform skilled nursing interventions including treatments, IV insertions, and interpreting diagnostic tests, following physician orders and current standards of care.
• Collaboration & Communication: Maintain ongoing communication with physicians, multidisciplinary teams, patients, and families. Obtain and review physician orders and collaborate effectively for optimal patient outcomes.
• Patient Safety & Compliance: Ensure all care activities are performed in a safe environment, adhering to federal, state, and organizational regulations. Maintain accurate, timely documentation reflecting patient status and interventions.
• Evaluations & Discharges: Conduct regular re-evaluations of patient needs, facilitate recertifications, and plan for safe discharges or referrals to appropriate care levels.
• Cultural Competency & Education: Respect and incorporate patients’ cultural practices into care planning. Provide health education tailored to individual needs, utilizing verbal and written communication methods.
• Resource Management: Obtain necessary supplies and equipment to support patient care.
• Quality & Safety Initiatives: Participate in agency quality improvement activities, staff meetings, and ongoing education to continuously enhance clinical skills and service quality.
• Additional Duties: Complete timely incident reports, follow up on lab results, assist other departments as needed, and uphold organizational policies and ethical standards.

Qualifications:

• Valid RN licensure in good standing.
• Proven experience in emergency or acute care settings preferred.
• Ability to perform physical exams, implement treatments, start IVs, and interpret tests.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and organizational regulations governing patient care.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and emotional intelligence skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle emergency situations effectively.
• Commitment to confidentiality, safety, and continuous professional development.

Additional Information: Travel Policy: This position is open to travelers whose permanent address is at least 65 miles from facility. Local travelers are not eligible.

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Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus