Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department (ED Main)
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 8 Weeks
Shift: Day Shift
Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 36 hours/week; every other weekend and holiday rotation
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes
Pay Rate
Local: $48.00 – $50.00/hr
Traveler: $50.00 – $53.00/hr
Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) to provide safe, age-specific nursing care to patients presenting with acute medical conditions and emergencies. The RN will work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Required Qualifications
Active Ohio RN license or Compact RN license.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
Diploma in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Ability to provide age-specific and culturally appropriate patient care.
Strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity Emergency Department.
Commitment to patient confidentiality and professional nursing standards.
Responsibilities
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care for Emergency Department patients.
Provide safe, age-specific, and culturally appropriate patient care based on individual needs and clinical conditions.
Deliver nursing care to patients with acute cardiac conditions, complex medical concerns, and other emergency presentations.
Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes in clinical status, and respond promptly to emergencies.
Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and established nursing protocols.
Collaborate with physicians, trauma surgeons, physician assistants, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, procedures, and follow-up care.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation while ensuring patient confidentiality.
Communicate effectively with peers and other members of the healthcare team.
Adapt to changing patient care needs and departmental priorities in a high-acuity environment.
Maintain clinical competency and participate in ongoing professional development.
Comply with the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics, Ohio Nurse Practice Act, and hospital policies and procedures.
Promote patient safety, quality care, and effective partnerships among patients, families, and healthcare providers.