What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse – Emergency Room position at AMN Healthcare?
The RN functions primarily in direct patient care and demonstrates “competent” clinical practice. This
position triages patients, obtains patient history and vital signs and assesses patients. Acts independently
to initiate immediate care in the absence of a physician in life-threatening situations. Provides care for the
acutely ill as well as the non-acute patient. Performs multiple procedures utilizing both complex and simple
nursing skills and assists the physician with their procedures. Provides comfort, both physical and
psychological, to the patient, their family, and visitors. Provides discharge and follow-up instructions to the
patient and family. Answers the ambulance radios and, without assistance, give appropriate orders for
pre-hospital care. Works with multiple types of sophisticated equipment and handles various types of
patients in a frequently stressful environment.