Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department (ED)

Location:   Philadelphia, PA
Contract Duration: 8 Weeks
Shift:  7:00pm-7:00am 
Schedule: Every Other Weekend (EOW) Required

Job Summary

Client is seeking an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) to join its 29-bed Emergency Department located in the historic district of downtown Philadelphia. The ED manages more than 36,000 patient visits annually, providing emergency care to a diverse patient population across multiple specialties. This is an excellent opportunity for an adaptable RN with strong emergency nursing skills who thrives in a fast-paced acute care environment.

Facility Details

• Location: Philadelphia, PA
• Unit: Emergency Department (ED)
• Unit Size: 29 Beds
• Annual ED Volume: 36,000+ Visits
• EMR: Epic
• Facility Type: Acute Care Teaching Hospital
• Trauma Designation: Non-Level I Trauma Center

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to emergency department patients with a wide range of acute and critical medical conditions.
• Perform rapid patient assessments, triage, and ongoing monitoring.
• Administer medications, IV therapy, blood products, and emergency interventions according to physician orders.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Utilize Epic EMR for accurate documentation and patient charting.
• Respond quickly to medical emergencies while maintaining high-quality patient care.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and discharge instructions.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, infection prevention protocols, and patient safety standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania RN License (or Compact License if applicable)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – Required
• Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Department (ED) RN experience
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Current BLS (AHA) Certification
• ACLS (AHA) Certification
• PALS (AHA) Certification (preferred/required per facility)
• Strong emergency assessment and critical thinking skills

Schedule Requirements

• Must be available to work Days, Evenings, and Night shifts during the 8-week assignment
• Every Other Weekend (EOW) required
• Must be flexible with scheduling based on department needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous travel nursing experience
• Experience in a high-volume Emergency Department
• Experience using Epic EMR
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced emergency care environment

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