ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in State College, Pennsylvania.
RN Position Job Notes:
Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.
Opportunity:
RN - ER
Job Details:
• Provide professional nursing care based on current nursing knowledge through Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) standards
• Use nursing process through assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation for patients from neonate through geriatric age population
• Subject to scheduled on-call assignments as needed due to community event influence on Emergency Department patient volumes
• Triage every patient entering the emergency care system and determine care priorities based on physical and psycho-social needs
• Perform hourly rounding in department and half-hour rounding in waiting room when patients are waiting
• Document in-depth nursing history including chief complaint, health care status, and pertinent information
• Develop and implement care plans based on ongoing assessments with continuous updates to meet patient and family needs
• Manage all types of complications and emergencies per facility policies and ENA standards
• Recognize changes in patient health status and direct appropriate care for patient safety
• Implement health education for emergency department patients and families
• Current Pennsylvania RN licensure required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS (all American Heart Association standards with renewal every two years)
• Valid National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Strong verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills essential
• Must demonstrate high level of mental and emotional tolerance with professional attitude
Facility:
This healthcare facility operates a comprehensive emergency department that provides critical care services to patients of all ages. The facility follows Emergency Nurses Association standards and maintains high-quality emergency care protocols. The organization emphasizes patient safety, professional nursing practices, and comprehensive care coordination from triage through discharge planning.
Location:
State College, PA
State College offers a vibrant college town atmosphere as home to Penn State University, providing cultural events, dining, and entertainment options year-round. The area combines small-town charm with big-city amenities, surrounded by beautiful Pennsylvania landscapes and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Adex Job ID #290588. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.