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

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: White Plains
Posted on: March 30, 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, every other weekend and holidays Description: 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. Requirements: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current New York RN license/registration. BSN required for RNs hired after 1/1/18. All RNs hired before 1/1/18 will be required to have their BSN (or MSN) by 12/31/21. Proof of BSN (or MSN) must be received by Human Resources by 12/31/21 for verification. Knowledge of current nursing, medical, and health trends and practices in rendering patient care. One year of acute care nursing experience preferred for areas other than medical-surgical or step-down. BLS certification (through American Heart Association) is required. As of 1/1/17, ACLS certification (through American Heart Association) is required for all RNs, except for NICU and OR RNs. Current nurses had 12 months to obtain this certification (by 1/1/18). Current nurses on Mother/Baby had until 1/1/19 to obtain certification. Newly hired, inexperienced nurses must obtain ACLS within 12 months. Newly hired, experienced nurses must obtain ACLS within 6 months. PALS certification (through American Heart Association) is required for all RNs working in: PACU, 5I Pediatrics, Emergency Department, Armonk Urgent Care, Ambulatory Surgery, and 226 Ambulatory Surgery Center. Newly hired, inexperienced nurses must obtain certification within 12 months. Newly hired, experienced nurses must obtain certification within 6 months. NRP certification is required for all RNs working in the Mother-Baby unit, Labor & Delivery, and NICU. Newly hired nurses in these areas must obtain certification within 6 months. All registered nurses and advanced practice nurses providing direct oncology care must demonstrate one of the following: a) Current cancer-specific certification in the nurse---s specialty by an accredited certification program. Oncology nursing certifications that qualify include, but are not limited to: AOCNP--, AOCNS--, AOCN--, BMTCN--, CPHON--, CPON--, CBCN--, OCN--. or b) Ongoing education by earning 36 cancer-related continuing education nursing contact hours every 3 years (maintained by department manager). Registered Nurses in the Emergency Department must complete de-escalation training within 1 year of hire or transfer to the Emergency Department. Successful completion of Department and Unit Orientation Program. 27269173EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS PALS - AHA Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Different regions may incorporate alternative medicine practices into healthcare. Exposure to these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of holistic patient care. Some travel nursing agencies provide opportunities for continuing education, allowing you to expand your knowledge base and stay updated on the latest advancements in healthcare. Stand out in the competitive healthcare field by showcasing a resume filled with varied experiences in different regions and healthcare settings. Employers value the adaptability and resilience gained through travel nursing. Travel nurses may benefit from tax advantages such as housing stipends and per diems, helping them maximize their income and financial stability. Travel nursing assignments often take you to areas with healthcare shortages. Your presence in these communities contributes to filling critical gaps in healthcare services.

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