Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Inglewood, California
Centinela Hospital Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN Emergency Room

Overview

• Specialty: RN Emergency Room
• Location: Inglewood, California
• Facility: Centinela Hospital Medical Center (CHMC)
• Employment Type: Travel
• Shift: 12 hours, starting at 19:00 (7 PM) to 07:30 (7:30 AM)

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Emergency Room is responsible for delivering safe patient care through the nursing process, which includes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing direct patient care within the scope of practice.
• Directing and guiding patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel.
• Maintaining professional nursing care standards in the Emergency Department.
• Communicating with physicians regarding changes in patient conditions and diagnostic results.
• Responding quickly and accurately to changes in patient conditions and treatment responses.
• Knowledge of EMTALA regulations and reporting of abuse.

Qualifications

Required Credentials

1. Current and valid state RN License.
2. Current BLS (AHA or Red Cross).
3. Current ACLS (AHA or Red Cross).
4. Current PALS (AHA or Red Cross).
5. Minimum 1 year of experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting, specifically in the Emergency Room.
6. Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate.
7. COVID vaccination preferred.
8. Meditech EMR experience.
9. Ability to float to units of competency.

Additional Requirements

• Completion of various certifications and training, including:

  • Prime CA Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
  • NIHSS Certification
  • Prime Basic Pharmacology Exam (score 80% or higher)
  • Prime Basic Rhythm Interpretation Screening (score 80% or higher)
  • Prime Core Competencies Exam (score 80% or higher)
  • Prime Specialty Exam (score 80% or higher)
  • Prime Skills Checklist
  • Prime Criminal Background Check
  • Prime Drug Screening (minimum 10-panel test)
  • Annual TB Test
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine or declination
  • Fit Test
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or declination
  • Tdap vaccination or declination
  • Physical/Health Statement

Additional Information

• The position requires a commitment to maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.
• The RN will be expected to complete an annual requirement for various health and safety checks.
• A clear headshot photo may be required for identification purposes.

This opportunity is ideal for healthcare professionals looking to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment while providing critical care to patients in need.