Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,459 per week

Tact Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Oakland, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 11 / 11 / 2024
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

ER RN NEEDED

36 hour / week Variable start (11a / 13p / 15p)

Every Other Weekend

On Call As Needed

Certifications Required :

CA RN License

ACLS

PALS

NIHSS

Job Duties :

Applying the principles of the nursing process and working within the policies / procedures of the Patient Care Services Department and the Medical Center, the staff nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who, as the patient's primary nurse, is responsible and accountable for :

• The overall management of the nursing care provided, assuring competent, compassionate and cost -effective patient care from admission to discharge;
• Assuring the safety, comfort, personal hygiene and protection of patients and performing disease prevention and restorative measures;
• Responding to medical and environmental emergencies"

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES :

Provides competent, compassionate and cost effective patient care in accordance with unit, department, hospital policies, scientific principles, sound nursing practice / process, nursing objectives and standards of care :

o Plans / coordinates delivery of care to maximize efficient care delivery ensuring the safety, comfort, personal hygiene and protection of patients and maintaining a safe environment

o Sets priorities for and provides patient care in routine and complex situations

o Serves as liaison between nursing and medical staff to facilitate collaborative approach to patient care

o Coordinates involvement of patient, physician, family and other health team members to manage patient care, hospital resources and services to achieve optimal level of patient care

o Sets priorities, initiates and directs emergency interventions in a calm, efficient and competent manner

Exercises clinical judgment and critical thinking in all aspects of the nursing process and unit activities; develops creative solutions to problems :

o Administers treatments, medications and performs nursing skills in a timely manner

o Maintains current knowledge of patient care status and monitors patient's perception of care through clinical rounds

o Assures physicians are informed of significant changes in patient's condition

o Analyzes, inputs and integrates the patient acuity levels in accurate and timely manner

o Demonstrates knowledge and ability to effectively interact with patient population served

Assessment

Conducts initial and ongoing assessment of the patient / family including consideration of biophysical, psychosocial, spiritual, environmental, self-care, educational and discharge planning factors :

o Completes nursing assessment (coordinates completion of other required screening assessments) within 24 hours of admission

o Ensures nursing process is carried out on an individualized goal-directed basis to meet all patient needs including patient assessment (including pain, age-appropriate factors), patient care plans, patient / family education, discharge planning, disease prevention and restorative measures

o Observes patient’s physical condition and behavior, interprets information and ensures patient's acuity levels are identified / documented

o Identifies, observes and monitors patients at risk for untoward events and implements precautions / activities to reduce the risk and avoid events

Evaluates / re-evaluates, through observation and communication, the effectiveness of plan of care

o Modifies the plan, as appropriate, in collaboration with patient / family, physician and other disciplines

Planing

Develops the patient's plan of care as it relates to biophysical, psychosocial, environmental , self -care, educational and discharge needs in collaboration with patient and family, physician and other disciplines :

o Develops / implements plan of care and timely interventions based on patient / family interview, observation, chart review and consultation with other health team members

o Documents / communicates patient assessment, plan of care, outcomes and other pertinent information with other health team members

Evaluates / re-evaluates, through observation and communication, the effectiveness / outcomes of the patient's care plan in collaboration with patient / family, physician and other disciplines :

o Modifies plan, communicates and initiates follow-up activities as appropriate

Tact Medical Staffing Job ID #489352. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title : Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

About Tact Staff

Our nurses choose Tact assignments because it provides the opportunity to take on new challenges in their careers while they travel across the United States and gain enriching experiences on a professional and personal level.

Our dedicated team of staffing consultants will work with you and be your advocate as you choose to embark on new assignments.

Our team is committed to providing our nurses and allied professionals with the most rewarding healthcare assignments and choices at primer healthcare institutions nationwide.

Let us handle the details; you choose the job and location that are right for you.

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Be Adventurous - Becoming a travel nurse or allied professional is not only a professional adventure, but a personal adventure as well.

It is an opportunity to challenge yourself, to explore a new place, and try amazing food...

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We know how important your jobs is, which is why we take our job as recruiters so seriously. Being able to place nurses and allied professionals in hospitals, where you are doing something as crucial as saving lives, is something we feel thankful to be able to do.

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Building friendly, yet professional relationships allows us to discover what you truly want... and don't want in a travel assignment.