Emergency Department Travel Nurse

CommonSpirit Health • Lincoln, NE

2d • $20 - $100

About The Position

As a National Internal Traveler RN, you will provide direct clinical registered nursing care independently within your scope of practice. You will use advanced patient care skills and continually enhance your nursing knowledge, skills, and behaviors through education and involvement beyond basic job requirements. The role calls for exceptional clinical expertise, adaptability, proactive professional development, and a commitment to independent, high-quality care in dynamic settings.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as a registered nurse in specialty areas such as medical/surgical, telemetry, intensive care, emergency department, operating room, post-anesthesia recovery, pediatrics, or maternal-child health.
• ADN or Nursing Diploma.
• Current unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state(s) of practice and/or a compact state license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Other credentials may be required based on specialty and assignment area, as specified by the requesting facility and applicable licensing and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in the relevant specialty; certifications and competencies supporting the care area and patient population served.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement nursing care while ensuring patient comfort.
• Anticipate, identify, and respond to the informational and emotional needs of patients and families.
• Guide and direct healthcare personnel, such as Patient Care Technicians, in caring for patients.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use, including IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices; use safeguards such as IV pump drug libraries and monitor alarms as necessary.
• Initiate emergency support measures, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and protecting patients from injury.
• Assist with patient care duties and tasks, such as emptying drainage devices, ambulating patients, and providing hygiene care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree