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Travel Registered Nurse, RN, ED

$38.67 - $43.67 / hour

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Description: Position Purpose: Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking for premium compensation and maximum flexibility? Explore FirstChoice – Trinity Health's mobile staffing solution! FirstChoice RNs are utilized to fill short and long-term assignments throughout the health system, and we need you to be a part of this innovative program! Nationwide and Regional opportunities available! What you will do: Qualified and willing to float throughout the hospital and/or throughout multiple hospital locations and/or regions Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates standard elements of professional practice: Assess, Outcomes Identification / Solutions, Plan, Implement, Evaluate Acts independently & appropriately within license, scope of knowledge & experience in practice area Retains accountability for delegation, choices, decisions & outcomes Collaborates with key stakeholders & contributes to quality & improvement practices & outcomes Exhibits agility & willingness to take on new & additional responsibilities Embraces new ideas & cultural differences while managing competing priorities Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Valid RN licensure authorized in the applicable state(s) of practice/employment. Minimum two (2) years of recent clinical experience for all remaining specialties including Critical Care, Surgical Services, Maternal Services, Emergency Department and Behavioral Health. Required to have and maintain the credentials required per their specialty area (ex: ACLS, TNCC, etc). BLS, ACLS and PALS must be obtained through American Heart Association Position Highlights and Benefits: Premium Pay Flexible Scheduling Travel and Per Diem opportunities available Variety of Practice Settings Learning Opportunities DailyPay available Reimbursement of License and Certifications available per assignment Opportunity to participate in 403B program Ministry Information: FirstChoice offers rewarding Nursing, Respiratory Therapist, Surgical Technologist, and Health Care Professional travel positions with a flexible schedule to fit your life. FirstChoice travel Health Care Professionals fill critical positions when unforeseen or unplanned circumstances occur; or, when there is a position open due to an extended leave-of-absence. You’ll get to experience a variety of practice settings while traveling within your local region or traveling nationally – your choice! Pay Range: $38.67-$43.67 per hour + Tax Free Allowance if Qualified Actual compensation offered will be within the range stated above but vary based on factors including experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, and certification requirements, as well as comparisons to current colleagues in similar roles. Trinity Health Benefits Summary - All FirstChoice clinical Colleagues are PRN Status. Please refer to page 2 of the Benefit Summary Job Details: Location: MercyOne Dyersville Start Date: ASAP Weeks: 13 Hours: 3x12 Shift: Day Gross Weekly Rate: $2592.00 Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Part-time

3 weeks ago

RN, Emergency Department - PT

Shenandoah Medical Center Shenandoah, IA

1. Utilizes the nursing process for the performance of patient care, to assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate patient care to achieve prioritized patient outcomes according to the RN scope of practice . Performs complete admission assessment. Performs comprehensive nursing assessments in an efficient and effective manner. Conducts full body system analysis. Administers and performs nursing assessment in accordance with the applicable patient type, which may include: Acute, Observation, ER, SNF and Outpatient. Reviews, discusses and implements health care provider orders appropriately and acts appropriately if there are questions. Responds to call lights and patient needs in a timely fashion. Recognizes abnormal symptoms/changes in patient condition, establishes priorities and takes appropriate action. Serves as a patient advocate. Performs patient rounding for all patient assignments. Evaluates patient progress toward desired outcomes prior to discharge. Demonstrates personal accountability in the delivery of patient care in a competent, professional and compassionate manner. Provides intravenous interventions . 2. Collaborates with health care providers to coordinate medical and nursing management of patient care. Promotes team concept through effective communication regarding patient condition, patient care plan and patient satisfaction with appropriate individuals that are involved in the patient’s care. Works effectively with ancillary areas as part of the team approach to patient care. Directs patient support team members effectively and appropriately. Demonstrates initiative and flexibility in the provision of patient care. Informs and involves Lead Nurse or Nurse Manager regarding patient care issues in a timely and appropriate manner. Assists in making patient assignments, coordinating admissions, and meeting staffing needs for unit. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team. Completes patient and family education throughout the patient’s stay and at discharge. 3. Performs emergency treatment as required in accordance with RN scope of practice. Initiates or assists in patient care in an effective and responsive manner as each situation requires. Triages each emergency situation appropriately and involves other resources as appropriate. Administers and performs emergent care in accordance with the applicable patient population type, which may range from newborn to geriatrics. Follows emergency policies, procedures and protocols in an effective manner. 4. Performs and maintains documentation. Documents accurate and ongoing assessments of patient status that reflect nursing interventions, patient responses, patient teaching and status of outcomes at discharge. Completes shift end check prior to leaving duty. 5. Communicates effectively. Communicates and collaborates effectively with other health team members regarding patient condition, nursing plan of care, patient satisfaction needs and recommendations for meeting identified outcomes. Follows approved shift report format when communicating patient information. Identifies and recognizes abnormal symptoms/changes in patient condition, established priorities, and takes appropriate action. Appropriately, reports condition changes to medical provider. 6. Promotes and ensures patient and staff safety in all aspects of responsibilities. Administers medications, treatments and procedures in a timely and safe manner according to health care provider orders and nursing policy, including appropriate performance of standard precautions, using two patient identifiers, and performing patient risk assessments every shift. Utilizes proper body mechanics, transfer and lifting techniques to minimize fall risk to patient and injury to self. Implements infectious disease controls as appropriate including isolation procedures, proper use of hand hygiene and gloves. Follows proper procedures for wasting narcotics and disposal of sharps and hazardous materials. 7. Performs in a Lead Nurse capacity, as assigned or requested by department leader. Oversees care delivery and staffing needs and assignments on the nursing unit. Provides secure pharmacy coverage. Demonstrates knowledge of treatments, policies/procedures, and equipment. Responds to Patient/Family concerns and provides immediate interventions when possible. Adapts to changes in workload and completes assignments while maintaining quality care. Initiates and performs duties that need to complete although not directly assigned. 8. Performs other duties as assigned.