Summary
Join our Float / CARE Team!
This RN Float will float among Emergency Departments at multiple hospital locations
Eligible for $14.50 / hr differential in addition to the hourly rate
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- Greatest Workplace for Women 2023 - Newsweek
Benefits
- Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus available, plus up to 80 hours of front-loaded Time Off.
- Robust, fully customizable benefits package including Medical / Vision / Dental and more!
- No cost eCare visits
- Employer-provided mental health services for employees and eligible family members
- Retirement with employer match up to 5%
- Tuition discounts and reimbursement available for continuing your education
- CoxHealth Fitness Center and Child Care discounts
- Onsite delivery for CoxHealth Pharmacies and 1906 Employee Store
Job Summary
The float Emergency Department nurse provides professional nursing care during the initial phase of acute illness or trauma for patients of all ages.
The ED nurse triages and determines priority of care based on physical, psychological and social needs as well as factors influencing patient flow through the emergency care system.
The ED nurse works quickly to assess the needs of each patient, prioritize care based on the critical nature, works to stabilize the patient, initiate treatment, discharge the patient after the emergency is over or make arrangements for a longer hospital stay.
Job Requirements
Education
Required : Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
Preferred : Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Experience
Preferred : Previous nursing experience
Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrate effective leadership abilities
Exhibits valuable time management skills
Strong critical thinking / problem solving skills.
Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.
Licensure / Certification / Registration
Required : RN license active in the state of Missouri
Required : BLS must be obtained within 90 days
Must obtain PALS within one year of hire
Must obtain ACLS within one year of hire