Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

Company: Talent4Health
Location: State College
Posted on: March 6, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Talent4Health is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in State College, Pennsylvania. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: ED - Emergency Department - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 03/09/2026 - Duration: 14 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours, days - Employment Type: Travel Emergency Room Nurse 2 years recent exp required Job Description: Preference will be given to those with EPIC Computer Charting Experience POSITION SUMMARY Provides professional nursing care based on current nursing knowledge through use of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) standards. This includes the use of the nursing process through assessment of the patient needs, development of the plan of care to meet those needs, implementation of nursing interventions and evaluations of patient care outcomes for the neonate through geriatric age population. This position is subject to scheduled on-call assignments as needed, due to community event influence on Emergency Department patient volumes. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 1. Effectively functions as a team member and as a liaison between patient and staff. 2. Supports and encourages harmonious communication skills. 3. Job requires strong verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills. 4. Communicates in highly professional manner at all times. 5. Demonstrates a high level of mental and emotional tolerance and even temperament when dealing with ill people; uses tact, sensitivity, sound judgment and a professional attitude when relating with patients, families, and co-workers at all times. License/Certification/Registration: 1. Current Pennsylvania RN licensure. 2. Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years. 3. Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and renews ACLS every two years. 4. Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and renews PALS every two years. 5. Valid National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Triages every patient entering the emergency care system and determine priorities of care based on physical and psycho-social needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. This also includes but is not limited to, hourly rounding, in the department and half hour rounding in the waiting room if patients are waiting, documenting in-depth nursing history to include chief complaint, health care status and other pertinent information. 2. Develops and implements a plan of care based on ongoing assessments. The plan of care:Ensures that supplies and equipment for the care of the emergency patient are readily available and in working order. Is updated constantly to meet the needs of the patients and family or significant other based on continuous assessment and reevaluation. Contains elements of discharge planning and ongoing discussion with family and patient. 3. Manages all types of complications and emergencies per Mount Nittany Medical Center policies and procedures and ENA standards.Recognizes change in patient health status and directs appropriate care to provide for patient safety. Documents and acts on patient responses to interventions to facilitate competent medical care. 4. Implements health education of the Emergency Department patient and family or significant other.Educates patient and family on treatment prior to initiation. Assists patient/family with accurate information on health status and referral. Documents understanding of discharge teaching information given to patient/family. NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs related and miscellaneous duties as assigned. About Talent4Health A leader and innovator, offering comprehensive talent solutions for the healthcare industry across the nation. Talent4Health, based in Wilmington, DE is a one stop solution that offers access to an inclusive network of excellent healthcare professionals through its state-of-the-art recruitment strategies and extensive career opportunities. We have successfully placed over 3000 plus clinicians with the topmost healthcare facilities across 50 states in the US. With countless prestigious clients under our umbrella, backed up by passionate and hard-working recruiters, we are a team you have been looking for! Why Choose us? When it comes to choosing a recruitment agency, it’s imperative to consider what all they have to offer. 1. Proficiency: Our seasoned team of professionals has years of experience and we are dedicated to provide the highest quality service to our clients and candidates. 2. Personalized service: We understand that every candidate is unique, and we work closely with each one to develop a customized plan that meets their specific needs. 3. Consistency: We are devoted to offer dependable recruitment solutions for our candidates, and we are always a phone call away for all their questions or concerns. 4. Comprehensive care: Our healthcare recruitment team works for different specialties, so there is a job for everyone. If this is all that excites you, do visit http://www.talent4health.com today!

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