Job Title: Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (Nursing)
Location: Watertown, NY
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: 3×12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Pay Rate: $2,469 Weekly Gross
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Department team. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in providing critical care, managing emergency situations, and working collaboratively with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in the Emergency Department.
Identify and intervene promptly in life-threatening situations.
Assess and address clinical, educational, emotional, and spiritual patient needs.
Recognize and act upon safety issues for self, patients, and team members; safely utilize lifting and mobility equipment.
Demonstrate strong leadership, prioritization, and delegation abilities.
May be required to assume Charge Nurse responsibilities as needed.
Maintain excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Work effectively under pressure and in fast-paced, high-stress environments, applying creative problem-solving skills.
Unit Overview:
40 Acute Beds
6 Super Track
2 Trauma
10 CDU
6 Psych
Education:
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Experience:
MEDITECH experience required.
Previous travel nursing experience required.
Critical Care and Charge Nurse experience preferred.
Minimum of one year of acute care nursing experience required (Emergency Department experience preferred but not mandatory).
Certifications & Licensure:
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New York (or compact license if applicable).
BLS and ACLS certifications required.
PALS certification required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire/transfer.
Must successfully complete lethal dysrhythmia exam during probation and be defibrillation certified within six months of employment.
Must be IV, medication, and phlebotomy certified during orientation.