Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
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About the Position
TravelNurseSource is partnering with Cynet Health to recruit a Nurse Manager for the Emergency Department in Brooklyn, NY. This 13-month contract role is designed for a leader who can oversee the 24-hour assessment, planning, and evaluation of patient care within a high-acuity Trauma setting.
The Role
As the Nurse Manager, you will assume full accountability for the direction and leadership of the Emergency Department. Your day-to-day involves fostering a culture of collaboration and respect among all healthcare team members while managing operational performance metrics, including staffing schedules, agency costs, and turnover rates. You will be responsible for monitoring patient volume and quality of care, maintaining a departmental dashboard, and investigating complaints to ensure effective resolution.
Beyond operations, this role requires active clinical leadership. You will collaborate with nursing leadership to establish care standards, ensure staff compliance with protocols, and maintain a safe, caring environment for both patients and staff. The position demands a tactful approach to human resource development, including staff education, performance evaluation, and the creation of an atmosphere of courtesy. Weekend and holiday coverage is also a key component of this leadership responsibility.
Why Travel Nursing?
This assignment offers a unique opportunity to embrace a nomadic lifestyle while celebrating the diversity of each healthcare environment. Travel nursing in the ER allows you to:
- Expand Clinical Judgment: Exposure to a variety of cases and high-pressure situations sharpens decision-making skills.
- Serve Communities: Play essential roles in public health initiatives, such as vaccination campaigns and disease control efforts.
- Enhance Cultural Sensitivity: Interact with patients from diverse backgrounds to provide truly patient-centered care.
- Build Resilience: Step out of your comfort zone to face new challenges, transforming both your career and character.
Application & Requirements
Candidates must possess a current Registered Professional Nurse license, a Master's degree in Nursing, and a minimum of five years of nursing experience in management or supervisory roles within an Emergency Department. Essential certifications include BLS, ACLS, and PALS (AHA). Additional onboarding requirements include completion of Pharmacology training, a Skills Checklist, and a Specialty Exam.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Work location
Work model: On-site
On-site
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDevelop long-term unit staffing schedules and ensure adequate daily coverage
- check_circleMonitor unit operational performance metrics including costs and turnover rates
- check_circleOversee daily workflow, staffing, orientation, and employee training
- check_circleLead ongoing quality and performance improvement processes for the department
- check_circleConduct monthly staff meetings to address operational and clinical topics
- check_circleEnsure a safe and caring environment for all patients and staff members
- check_circleInvestigate and resolve complaints effectively to improve customer satisfaction
- check_circleMaintain a departmental dashboard tracking key performance metrics
- check_circleCollaborate with nursing leadership to establish and evaluate nursing care standards
- check_circleEducate and evaluate staff on new and existing department procedures
Requirements
- verifiedMinimum of five (5) years nursing experience in management and/or supervisory roles in the Emergency Department
- verifiedCurrent license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse
- verifiedBLS certification
- verifiedACLS certification
- verifiedPALS certification
- verifiedMaster's degree in Nursing
Nice to Have
Participation in a professional organization.
Similar Job Opportunities
Skills, education and keywords
Skills: BLS, Acls, Pals, Pharmacology.
Education: Master's degree in Nursing required.
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A Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma at TravelNurseSource is responsible for the following: Develop long-term unit staffing schedules and ensure adequate daily coverage; Monitor unit operational performance metrics including costs and turnover rates; Oversee daily workflow, staffing, orientation, and employee training; and Lead ongoing quality and performance improvement processes for the department.
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To qualify for the Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma at TravelNurseSource position, applicants should have: Minimum of five (5) years nursing experience in management and/or supervisory roles in the Emergency Department; Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse; BLS certification; ACLS certification; PALS certification; and Master's degree in Nursing.
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Key skills for Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma at TravelNurseSource include BLS; Acls; Pals; and Pharmacology.
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Educational requirements for this role: Master's degree in Nursing required.
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About TravelNurseSource
TravelNurseSource operates a specialized talent platform connecting healthcare facilities with travel nursing professionals. Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the company focuses on the hospitals and health care industry, offering recruiters tools to streamline staffing needs. Its platform supports three core service models: aligning staffing agencies with qualified candidates, showcasing open assignments directly to nurses, and leveraging a comprehensive database of verified professionals. For added efficiency, clients can access QuickConnect, a pay-per-applicant program designed to simplify the hiring process. With over 15 years of experience in the healthcare staffing sector, TravelNurseSource emphasizes value-driven solutions to improve placement outcomes. The company’s services cater to healthcare organizations seeking reliable, flexible staffing options while maintaining a focus on operational efficiency and candidate quality.
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