Travel Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (ER RN)

Location: Independence, Missouri
Facility Address: 19600 E. 39th St, Independence, MO 64057
Department: Emergency Department (ED)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night Shift, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week is an option
EMR: Meditech
Unit Capacity: 40 beds
Patient Ratio: 4:1

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) to provide high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced, high-volume Emergency Department. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, a strong team player, and able to remain calm and effective under pressure while caring for patients with a variety of urgent and emergent medical conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and prioritize care based on acuity.

• Provide emergency nursing care to patients with acute illnesses, injuries, and life-threatening conditions.

• Initiate IV access and perform phlebotomy.

• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and EKG results.

• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.

• Recognize changes in patient conditions and respond promptly to emergencies.

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, paramedics, and other healthcare professionals.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using the Meditech EMR system.

• Support safe patient flow and effective teamwork in a high-volume ED.

• Follow hospital policies, infection control procedures, and patient safety standards.

Unit Information

• Number of Beds: 40

• Total Staff: Approximately 120

• Patient-to-Nurse Ratio: 4:1, with three rooms and one hallway bed during high-volume periods

• Equipment: Cardiac monitors, EKG machines, ultrasound equipment, Belmont Rapid Infuser, intraosseous (IO) drills, Lifepak, and other emergency care equipment

• Staffing: Clinical Nurse Coordinators (CNCs), team leads, RNs, advanced paramedics, Emergency Department Technicians (EDTs), MHSC staff, and secretaries

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.

• Previous Emergency Department nursing experience.

• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong teamwork, communication, and clinical assessment skills.

• Ability to manage high-pressure situations and prioritize patient care effectively.

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)

• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification

Confirm certification requirements with the facility before submission, as the supplied information also lists a separate combination of certifications.

Dress Code

• RN: Gray scrub top with black or gray scrub bottoms.

• Appropriate colored T-shirts may be worn under a nursing scrub jacket or hospital-approved jacket.

Schedule Details

• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

• 13-week travel assignment

• Option for 48 guaranteed hours per week

Ideal Candidate: A dependable ER RN with strong emergency nursing skills, adaptability, a positive attitude, and the ability to deliver safe, efficient patient care under pressure.

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