Travel Nurse RN - ER/Trauma in White Plains, NY

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: White Plains
Posted on: March 13, 2025

Job Description:

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in White Plains, New York, 10601 About The Position Shift: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM Description: Shift: 07:00 AM - 07:00 Pm Description: The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care and collaborates with patients, family members, peers, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in delivering healthcare services. The Registered Nurse assesses patient needs, plans care, implements, and evaluates medical and nursing regimens in accordance with the hospital and nursing philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards. He or she demonstrates leadership skills and a commitment to professional accountability and growth. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: The Registered Nurse understands and adheres to the client Performance Standards, Policies, and Behaviors. Utilizing the nursing process, the Registered Nurse meets the age-specific needs of patients in all aspects of care, including biophysical, psychosocial, education, safety, environment, and discharge planning. The nurse applies appropriate decision-making steps, recognizing priorities related to patient care and unit-based issues while addressing concerns with appropriate actions. Collaboration and communication with the interdisciplinary healthcare team are essential aspects of this role. Patient rights and nursing ethics are integrated into daily work practices. The nurse adheres to infection control standards to minimize the risk of nosocomial infections for both patients and staff. Compliance with the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals is maintained. Activities are delegated to ancillary staff as appropriate under the State Nurse Practice Act. The nurse follows the ANA Code of Nursing Ethics and Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice while supporting, promoting, and practicing within the client Professional Nursing Practice Model. The role requires sustaining and advancing the Magnet model and participating in performance improvement initiatives. The nurse completes competency requirements, attends mandatory in-services, and participates in staff meetings as required. Cost containment practices are utilized. The nurse assumes Charge Nurse responsibilities when necessary and performs other related duties as assigned. Education & Experience Requirements: A graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a current New York RN license and registration is required. A BSN is mandatory for RNs hired after January 1, 2018. RNs hired before this date were required to obtain their BSN or MSN by December 31, 2021, with verification submitted to Human Resources. The nurse must have knowledge of current nursing, medical, and health trends relevant to patient care. One year of acute care nursing experience is preferred for areas other than medical-surgical or step-down units. BLS certification through the American Heart Association is required. As of January 1, 2017, ACLS certification through the American Heart Association is required for all RNs except for those in the NICU and OR. Current nurses had 12 months to obtain this certification by January 1, 2018, while nurses in the Mother/Baby unit had until January 1, 2019. Newly hired, inexperienced nurses must obtain ACLS certification within 12 months, while experienced nurses must obtain it within six months. PALS certification through the American Heart Association is required for all RNs working in PACU, Pediatrics, the Emergency Department, Armonk Urgent Care, and Ambulatory Surgery Centers. Newly hired, inexperienced nurses must obtain this certification within 12 months, while experienced nurses must obtain it within six months. NRP certification is required for all RNs working in the Mother-Baby unit, Labor & Delivery, and NICU, with newly hired nurses in these units required to obtain certification within six months. Registered nurses and advanced practice nurses providing direct oncology care must demonstrate either a current cancer-specific certification in their specialty by an accredited certification program---such as AOCNP--, AOCNS--, AOCN--, BMTCN--, CPHON--, CPON--, CBCN--, or OCN-----or must complete 36 cancer-related continuing education nursing contact hours every three years, maintained by the department manager. Registered Nurses in the Emergency Department must complete de-escalation training within one year of hire or transfer into the Emergency Department. Successful completion of the Department and Unit Orientation Program is required. 26979212EXPPLAT Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS PALS - AHA Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam About Cynet Health Your travel nursing adventure begins here. Matching talented nurses like you with high-paying travel jobs at the best facilities across all 50 states. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we fill. We understand this is a partnership. You will have no surprises. Your salary will be discussed upfront and there will be no troubling negotiation tactics.

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