Emergency Department Registered Nurse - Day Shift - TRAVELRNS

Job Title: Emergency Department Registered Nurse - Day Shift 

Location: Healthcare facilities across NJ, NY (Upstate & NYC)
Duration: 13 Weeks 
Hours: 36 hours per week (3 x 12-hour shifts) 
Schedule: Every other weekend required, holidays as needed, no on-call, limited RTO 

Job Summary: 

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse is responsible for providing urgent and specialized care for patients of all ages in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. The RN must be prepared to assess and manage a variety of emergency situations, including trauma, stroke, sepsis, and STEMI cases. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assess, triage, and prioritize incoming patients with physical and mental health conditions. 
• Provide critical care interventions for stroke, sepsis, STEMI, and trauma patients. 
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely and effective patient care. 
• Administer medications, treatments, and procedures in accordance with hospital protocols. 
• Monitor patient conditions and update care plans accordingly. 
• Float within the Emergency Department, including Adult ED, Pediatrics, and Intermediate Care Unit (IMC). 
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient care and interventions. 

Required Skills & Experience: 

• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience. 
• Strong experience managing stroke, sepsis, and STEMI patients. 
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume ED, which can handle up to 220 patients per day. 
• Capability to manage up to 20 stroke patients per shift. 

Required Certifications & Licensure: 

• Licensure: New Jersey State Professional Registered Nurse license or multi-state compact license. 
• Certifications:
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) 
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 
• Telemetry Certification 
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – AHA 
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) 
• CEU Contact Stroke (4 Hours) 

Languages: 

• English (Speak, Read, Write) 

Additional Information: 

This is a high-intensity, fast-paced Emergency Department requiring quick decision-making, strong clinical skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Candidates must be comfortable floating within the ED to Adult, Pediatrics, and IMC units.