Travel Nurse RN - ER/Trauma in White Plains, NY

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: White Plains
Posted on: February 10, 2025

Job Description:

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in White Plains, New York, 10601 About The Position Shift: 13 shifts per schedule, alternating weekend and holidays Description: Position Summary: The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care. The Registered Nurse collaborates with patients, family/significant others, peers, physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the delivery of healthcare services to patients. The Registered Nurse assesses the patient---s needs, plans care, implements and evaluates the medical and nursing regimens in accordance with the hospital and nursing philosophy, policies/procedures and standards. He or she demonstrates leadership skills and commitment to professional accountability and growth Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Understands and adheres to the Client Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors. Utilizes the nursing process to meet the age specific needs of the patient in all aspects of care: biophysical, psychosocial, education, safety/ environment and discharge planning Utilizes appropriate steps in the decision making process to include recognition and priority setting related to patient care and unit-based issues. Addresses issues with appropriate actions Collaborates and communicates with the interdisciplinary health care team Integrates patient rights and nursing ethics into work practice Adheres to infection control standards to reduce the risk of nosocomial infections to patient and staff. Adheres to the tenets of the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals Delegates activities to ancillary staff as it relates to the State Nurse Practice Act Adheres to the ANA Code of Nursing Ethics & Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice Supports, promotes, and practices within the Client Professional Nursing Practice Model Sustains and advances the Magnet model Participates in the Performance Improvement initiatives Completes competency requirements Attends mandatory in-services Attends staff meetings as required/requested Utilizes cost containment practices Assumes Charge Nurse responsibility Performs other related duties as assigned Education & Experience: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current New York RN license/registration. 2. BSN Required for RNs hired after 1/1/18. 3. All RNs hired before 1/1/18 will be required to have their BSN (or MSN) by 12/31/21. 4. Proof of BSN (or MSN) must be received by Human Resources by 12/31/21 for verification. 5. Knowledge of current nursing, medical and health trends and practices in rendering of patient care. 6. One year of acute care nursing experience preferred for areas other than medical surgical or step-down 7. BLS certification (through American Heart Association) is required. 8. As of January 1st, 2017, ACLS certification (through American Heart Association) is required for all RNs, except for NICU and OR RNs. Current nurses will have 12 months to receive this certification (1/1/18). Current nurses on Mother/Baby will have until 1/1/19 to receive this certification. All newly hired, inexperienced nurses must receive this certification within 12 months. All newly hired, experienced nurses must receive this certification within 6 months. 9. PALS certification (through American Heart Association) is required for all RNs working in the PACU, 5I Pediatrics, Emergency Department, Armonk Urgent Care, Ambulatory Surgery and 226 Ambulatory Surgery Center. All newly hired, inexperienced nurses must receive this certification within 12 months. All newly hired, experienced nurses must receive this certification within 6 months. 10. NRP certification is required for all RNs working in the Mother-Baby unit, Labor & Delivery and NICU. All newly hired nurses to the NICU, L&D and the Mother-Baby unit must receive this certification within 6 months. 26749515EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS PALS - AHA Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Adapting to new facilities and teams challenges your problem-solving skills. You learn to navigate different protocols and procedures, honing your ability to think critically and adapt to varying healthcare contexts. Develop strong problem-solving skills and self-reliance as you navigate new environments independently. This independence is not only professionally empowering but also personally fulfilling. In times of public health crises, travel nurses often play essential roles in vaccination campaigns, disease control efforts, and other initiatives that contribute to the well-being of communities. Interacting with patients from diverse backgrounds enhances your cultural sensitivity. This is crucial in providing patient-centered care and fostering positive patient experiences. Travel nursing allows you to experience different cultures firsthand. Working in new locations exposes you to unique customs, traditions, and perspectives, fostering cultural competence and enriching your personal and professional life.

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