Job Description

American Traveler is offering a rewarding Emergency Room Travel Registered Nurse (RN) contract position in Amarillo Texas . Shift: Nights 12 Job Length: 8 weeks -- RNs who work with us receive a highly competitive pay and benefits package. You\'ll enjoy the personalized client service that has earned up high ratings from travelers nationwide -- and the security that comes from working with an established Joint-Commission-certified agency.

More about traveling in Texas: Texas travel nursing jobs take you to the nation\'s second largest state and home to three of the country\'s largest cities: Houston, Dallas and San Antonio -- all great destinations for nursing jobs in Texas. The Lone Star State is a leader in agriculture, ranching and high-tech industries and is home to hundreds of thousands of NFL football fans and at least a dozen top-ranked college teams. Texas travel nurses love the endless Texas horizon and the fact that on a clear day you can see for miles and miles. The state population is on the rise, and so is the need for qualified travel nurses in Texas. You\'ll find a Texas travel nursing job to be "big" in just about every way possible.

Responsibilities Emergency room nurses are responsible for assessing a patient\'s injuries or condition upon arrival. A successful emergency room nurse must have excellent attention to detail and verbal communication skills. The nurse must be able to identify signs and symptoms and communicate the assessment of the patient to the physician. The ER nurse assists in implementing treatment plans, explaining prescription information, administering IVs, medications, and injections, and conducting EKGs and other triage elements. Emergency room nurses must understand hospital discharge policies, as well as government policies on treating, transferring, and discharging patients from the hospital. When patients are being discharged from the ER, emergency room nurses must educate the patient and patient\'s family about home treatment. Ideal candidates for emergency room travel nurse positions combine a calm temperament with the ability to work long shifts in a stressful and busy environment.

Qualifications

• Valid BLS, ACLS, and PALS from the American Heart Association
• A valid professional license within the state of practice
• The Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) credential is recommended and may be required for specific travel nurse positions
• Other specialty-related certifications are preferred and may be required for specific Emergency Room assignments
• Proof of right to work in the United States
• ER experience in a hospital setting

Experience Requirements 12 months of occupational experience

Travel Nursing

American Traveler