Travel Nurse RN - ER/Trauma - $2,380 per week in Oneonta, NY
Company: Magnet Medical
Location: Oneonta
Posted on: July 8, 2025
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Job Description:
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Emergency Room (ER) provides
critical care to patients in urgent or emergent conditions. The RN
in the ER works in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment,
delivering immediate care to patients suffering from injuries,
illnesses, or trauma. They assess, triage, and treat patients in
collaboration with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other
healthcare professionals, ensuring the best outcomes in a dynamic
setting. \n\n Key Responsibilities: \n \n \n Triage and Patient
Assessment: \n \n Perform initial assessments of patients
presenting in the ER, including triaging based on the severity of
their condition.\n Evaluate patient history, conduct physical
assessments, and identify urgent health issues to prioritize
care.\n Collect patient vital signs (blood pressure, temperature,
pulse, respiration) and other relevant data to determine immediate
care needs.\n \n\n \n Emergency Care and Treatment: \n \n
Administer medications, fluids, and treatments as prescribed,
including intravenous (IV) fluids, antibiotics, pain management,
and other emergency medications.\n Perform wound care, splinting,
suturing, and other interventions as needed for trauma or injury
patients.\n Provide emergency life-saving interventions, including
CPR, advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), and trauma care.\n
Assist in resuscitation efforts, including managing ventilators,
intubation, and defibrillation when necessary.\n \n\n \n
Collaboration with Medical Team: \n \n Work closely with
physicians, nurse practitioners, and other team members to develop
and implement patient care plans.\n Assist with diagnostic testing,
such as lab work, imaging (X-rays, CT scans), and
electrocardiograms (ECGs), based on patient needs.\n Communicate
clearly and efficiently with the healthcare team, updating them on
changes in patient status and discussing care options.\n \n\n \n
Monitoring and Documentation: \n \n Continuously monitor patients'
conditions, noting changes in vital signs, mental status, and
symptoms.\n Document all patient assessments, treatments, and
outcomes accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).\n Ensure
compliance with legal, regulatory, and hospital standards for
patient care and documentation.\n \n\n \n Patient and Family
Communication: \n \n Provide clear explanations to patients and
their families about diagnoses, procedures, and treatment plans.\n
Offer emotional support to patients and families experiencing
stress or anxiety due to medical emergencies.\n Advocate for
patients’ needs and coordinate care with other departments to
ensure timely interventions.\n \n\n \n Infection Control and
Safety: \n \n Follow strict infection control protocols, including
appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent
the spread of infectious diseases.\n Ensure the ER environment
remains safe and sterile for both patients and staff.\n Respond to
potential biohazardous situations with proper precautions and
protocols.\n \n\n \n Crisis Management: \n \n Handle a wide range
of patient emergencies, from minor injuries to life-threatening
conditions, using critical thinking and rapid decision-making
skills.\n Manage high-stress situations effectively, staying calm
while providing life-saving interventions.\n Prioritize care based
on patient acuity and available resources, ensuring efficient use
of ER staff and equipment.\n \n\n \n Patient Discharge and
Follow-Up: \n \n Provide discharge instructions and explain the
next steps in care, including medication instructions, follow-up
appointments, or referrals.\n Educate patients on preventive
measures and care after discharge, especially in cases of trauma or
chronic conditions.\n \n\n \n Teamwork and Mentorship: \n \n
Collaborate with emergency room staff, including physicians,
nurses, support staff, and paramedics, to ensure coordinated
patient care.\n Act as a mentor or preceptor for new nurses,
students, and less experienced staff members, providing guidance
and support in emergency care procedures.\n \n\n
Keywords: Magnet Medical, Binghamton , Travel Nurse RN - ER/Trauma - $2,380 per week in Oneonta, NY, Healthcare , Oneonta, New York
