Travel Nurse RN - ER/Trauma in Thornton, CO - Excellent Benefits 2024-10-19

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ER / Trauma RN in Thornton, Colorado, 80229!

About The Position

Summary :

• Trauma nurses provide care for patients with various types of illness or trauma requiring emergency attention and must be able to recognize and effectively treat life-threatening conditions.
• Under general supervision, they deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy.
• Nurses collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes.
• Reports to the Unit supervisor of the medical facility.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Collects current symptoms, and detailed patient history, and then consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
• Performs triage, while considering both physical and psychosocial elements.
• Manages basic life support needs and stabilizes patients until the attending physician is available, based on nursing standards and protocol.
• Records patients’ current vital signs.
• Works directly under physicians, assisting them during exams, diagnostic testing, and treatments.
• Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications.
• Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse.
• Provides IV therapy.
• Cleans and bandages wounds.
• Provides basic, bedside care.
• Maintains proper supplies and appropriate medical equipment to care for patients.
• Reports any suspected abuse to the appropriate agencies.
• Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by a physician.
• Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness / injury, by explaining : post-treatment home care needs, diet / nutrition / exercise programs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation, as well as provides referrals to other healthcare professionals for follow-up treatment.
• Displays professionalism while completing multiple urgent tasks in a timely manner.
• Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format, and on the appropriate forms.
• Proficient in recognizing life-threatening dysrhythmias and participating in the Cardiac Arrest Team.

Education & Experience Requirements :

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, with current licensure in good standing.
• Evidence of a Minimum of one year of recent hospital Trauma experience.
• Evidence of current AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS credentials is mandatory.
• Additionally, the RN may have professional certifications, including but not limited to TNCC, and NIHSS.

Job Disclaimer :

Cynet Health is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any candidate based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Cynet Health complies with all applicable state and federal laws regarding employment and consideration of unemployment status.

Estimated Weekly Total is based on working the listed number of hours per week and includes available stipend amounts; eligibility may vary subject to company policy and applicable law.

Please contact a recruiter for full details.

Benefits :

• USRx Care & ScriptSourcing Pharmacy Benefits
• Teladoc® Allied health plan members (and their dependents even if not covered under your Allied health plan)can access free sick or acute care consults with board-certified physicians 24 / 7

AD&D) Accidental Death & Dismemberment benefits

• Disability - Long-Term and or Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Benefits - Accident & Critical Illness + Cancer benefits.
• Legal Assitance
• Identity Protection
• Employee Assistance Program
• Assist America Travel Assist
• Genomic Life
• HSA - pre-tax
• Discount program

Referral Program :

Referrals are the highest compliment a recruiter and an agency can receive. We recognize that good referrals are hard to come by which is why we created a unique offering for anyone that chooses to refer someone to us.

We provide referral bonuses for up to 3 assignments for the clinician that you send to us.

To Qualify, Referrals are candidates not in our database, assignments must be 13 weeks in length, and subsequent assignments must be within 30 days of the previous assignment to qualify.

Loyalty Program :

We value hard work and commitment, and our Loyalty program showcases just that. Earn exclusive rewards and perks as you clock hours toward your loyalty milestones.

You are rewarded for the number of hours you work, not based on the number of assignments, so the more you work, the more you unlock.

We like to offer achievable milestones that can happen BEFORE your assignment ends, not just after. We know you have your choice in selecting an agency, so at Cynet, it pays to be loyal.

Accumulated hours expire after one year of separation / inactivity from your last assignment and reset to zero.

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Job Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS - AHA
• BLS - AHA
• Core Competency
• PALS - AHA
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

5 Benefits of Travel Nursing

• Facing new challenges regularly builds resilience. Travel nurses often become more adaptable, resilient, and confident in their abilities to handle unforeseen circumstances.
• In some assignments, travel nurses may have opportunities to participate in health education initiatives, promoting preventive care and wellness in the community.
• Travel nurses may find themselves in challenging situations that require effective crisis management. This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings and disaster response teams.
• Travel nursing assignments often take you to areas with healthcare shortages. Your presence in these communities contributes to filling critical gaps in healthcare services.
• Working in various healthcare settings exposes you to different patient populations, diseases, and treatment methods. This exposure enhances your ability to adapt and learn, making you a more versatile and knowledgeable healthcare professional.
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