Local Contract Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

Local Contract Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $58-62 per hour at GHR Healthcare summary:
The position is for a local contract Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) providing rapid assessment, triage, and emergency care to patients with acute and life-threatening conditions. The role requires at least two years of ED nursing experience, delivering critical interventions, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams during 12-hour night shifts. It is a temporary 13-week assignment based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, offering medical benefits and competitive pay.
GHR Healthcare is seeking a local contract nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a local contract nursing job in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department

• Discipline: RN

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Start Date:

• Duration: 13 weeks

• 36 hours per week

• Shift: 12 hours, nights

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Employment Type:

Local Contract
Emergency Department RN
Provides rapid assessment, triage, stabilization, and emergency care for patients with acute, urgent, and life threatening conditions. Delivers fast paced clinical decision making and timely interventions across diverse patient populations.
Responsibilities:

• Perform triage and determine acuity based on clinical presentation

• Provide immediate interventions for trauma, cardiac events, respiratory distress, and other critical situations

• Administer medications and assist with emergency procedures and diagnostics

• Monitor patient responses and reassess frequently in a dynamic environment

• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary teams to ensure efficient, safe care

• Educate and support patients and families during high stress situations
Requirements:

• Active state RN license or compact license if applicable

• Minimum two years of Emergency Department RN experience
Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K offered. Please call or text John ator send your resume directly to
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