Emergency Room RN

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Room team at our reputable healthcare facility. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in acute care, emergency medicine, and trauma response, with the ability to provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment. This role offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic team committed to delivering exceptional emergency services and critical care. Candidates should be proficient in various EMR/EHR systems and familiar with current healthcare standards, including HIPAA compliance and ICD coding.

Duties

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and medical history documentation using EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner.
• Administer medications, injections, IV infusions, and perform venipuncture with aseptic technique while adhering to safety protocols.
• Manage airway, ventilator support, and provide advanced life support during emergencies.
• Conduct diagnostic evaluations including laboratory specimen collection/processing, sonography, and medical imaging as needed.
• Assist with procedures such as suturing, catheterization (urinary and central lines), tube feeding management, gastric lavage, spinal tap, ostomy care, and dermal fillers when applicable.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for discharge planning, case management, and coordination of post-acute or home & community care.
• Ensure infection control practices are maintained at all times to prevent hospital-acquired infections.
• Provide specialized care for diverse patient populations including pediatrics, geriatrics, neonatal patients on ventilators or requiring intensive care (PICU), trauma patients in Level I/II trauma centers, and individuals with developmental disabilities or dementia.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation compliant with HIPAA regulations and ensure proper medical records management.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license with current registration in the state of employment.
• Proven experience in emergency room settings or acute care environments; experience in Level I/II Trauma Centers highly preferred.
• Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, ICD-9/ICD-10 coding, CPT coding, and diagnostic evaluation procedures.
• Skills in airway management, IV insertion/infusion therapy, phlebotomy, sterile processing techniques, and infection control protocols.
• Ability to perform complex patient assessments and deliver high-quality patient care under pressure.
• Experience working with diverse populations including children (pediatric/neonatal), seniors (geriatrics), hospice & palliative medicine patients, or those requiring specialized services like dialysis or cardiac catheterization is advantageous.
• Certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) are required. Join our team to make a meaningful difference in emergency healthcare delivery by providing compassionate and expert nursing care in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Apply now:

Send your updated resume at naba@uhcstaffing.com

Call/Text Recruiter Naba 540-369-3928.

Job Types: Contract, Travel nursing

Pay: $2,200.00 - $2,300.00 per week

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Emergency room: 5 years (Required)
• Registered Nurse: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• ACLS Certification (Required)
• PALS Certification (Required)
• TX RN License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Austin, TX (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $2,200 - $2,300