Temp – Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Room (ER) (Nights) Saginaw, MI

The RN functions primarily in direct patient care and demonstrates “competent” clinical practice. This

position triages patients, obtains patient history and vital signs and assesses patients. Acts independently

to initiate immediate care in the absence of a physician in life-threatening situations. Provides care for the

acutely ill as well as the non-acute patient. Performs multiple procedures utilizing both complex and simple

nursing skills and assists the physician with their procedures. Provides comfort, both physical and

psychological, to the patient, their family, and visitors. Provides discharge and follow-up instructions to the

patient and family. Answers the ambulance radios and, without assistance, give appropriate orders for

pre-hospital care. Works with multiple types of sophisticated equipment and handles various types of

patients in a frequently stressful environment.