This is the truth. Across America there are hundreds of jobs available for RN's to work in the Emergency Departments. Travel nurses have the opportunity to go anywhere in the US that they would like to choose. Go be close to family for a few months or go explore an area of our beautiful country that you have always wanted to explore. As a Travel Nurse or Healthcare Traveler the possibilities are many.
The Emergency Department is normally a pretty busy area of the hospital and the RN in ED will be on their feet for most, if not all, of the shift. It requires a strong stomach and the ability to think quickly and take decisive action in a timely fashion to thrive in this environment. The RN will work as part of a team with physicians and other nurses and healthcare professionals to provide care, monitor the patient, administer meds, plan for patient care or admittance and even perform minor operations.
The ER is always open, so nights, weekend and holiday shifts would be part of the normal routine in this department. Anything requiring immediate medical attention can be encountered in the Emergency Room from accidents, trauma, allergic reactions to caring for the elderly and infirm and everything in between. The RN has to assess the patient's needs and prioritize care accordingly. Stabilizing the patient and treating the problem presented is the job in the ER.
Life and death decisions and lifesaving actions may be required in the ER. There is no telling from one day to the next what may be encountered. Some nurses like the adrenaline provided by this type of job. It is also high stress of course.
The demand for travel RN's in the Emergency Departments across the country is high and according to all indications, it will continue for at least the next decade. Is it time to start your journey as a travel nurse? We can help you get started on your first or next adventure. Just click here to fill out our Request for More Information and we will make sure to get you connected with the best travel agencies with only one form.
Mary Crawford, HealthCare Employment Network
