Travel
ER
Pell City, AL
Emergency Department (ED) Nurse
Location: Pell City, AL
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Duration: 13 weeks
Schedule: 36 hours/week
About the Role
Join the facility's Emergency Department as a travel nurse in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. You'll and assess patients across the full spectrum of emergent and urgent conditions, from minor injuries to trauma activations and critical codes. This role demands strong clinical judgment, quick decision-making, and the ability to thrive in unpredictable, dynamic situations.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform rapid and patient assessment to prioritize care flow
- Administer medications, treatments, and emergency interventions per protocol
- Respond to trauma activations, codes, and acute deterioration
- Monitor patients awaiting admission, transfer, or discharge
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams on patient plans
- Provide patient and family education on discharge and follow-up care
- Document assessments and interventions accurately
- Maintain infection control and safety standards in a high-volume setting
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license in Alabama (or compact license)
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification required
- Minimum 2 years recent ED nursing experience and travel nursing experience
- Experience with protocols and high-acuity environments
- ADN or BSN (BSN preferred)
Preferred Certifications
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
- CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse)