Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,378 per week in Wahiawa, HI
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Wahiawa
Posted on: January 10, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma Location:
Wahiawa, HI Agency: Magnet Medical Pay: $2,378 per week Shift
Information: 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start
Date: 2/2/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with
Magnet Medical to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Wahiawa, Hawaii,
96786! The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Emergency Room (ER)
provides critical care to patients in urgent or emergent
conditions. The RN in the ER works in a fast-paced, high-pressure
environment, delivering immediate care to patients suffering from
injuries, illnesses, or trauma. They assess, triage, and treat
patients in collaboration with physicians, nurse practitioners, and
other healthcare professionals, ensuring the best outcomes in a
dynamic setting. \n\n Key Responsibilities: \n \n \n Triage and
Patient Assessment: \n \n Perform initial assessments of patients
presenting in the ER, including triaging based on the severity of
their condition.\n Evaluate patient history, conduct physical
assessments, and identify urgent health issues to prioritize
care.\n Collect patient vital signs (blood pressure, temperature,
pulse, respiration) and other relevant data to determine immediate
care needs.\n \n\n \n Emergency Care and Treatment: \n \n
Administer medications, fluids, and treatments as prescribed,
including intravenous (IV) fluids, antibiotics, pain management,
and other emergency medications.\n Perform wound care, splinting,
suturing, and other interventions as needed for trauma or injury
patients.\n Provide emergency life-saving interventions, including
CPR, advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), and trauma care.\n
Assist in resuscitation efforts, including managing ventilators,
intubation, and defibrillation when necessary.\n \n\n \n
Collaboration with Medical Team: \n \n Work closely with
physicians, nurse practitioners, and other team members to develop
and implement patient care plans.\n Assist with diagnostic testing,
such as lab work, imaging (X-rays, CT scans), and
electrocardiograms (ECGs), based on patient needs.\n Communicate
clearly and efficiently with the healthcare team, updating them on
changes in patient status and discussing care options.\n \n\n \n
Monitoring and Documentation: \n \n Continuously monitor patients'
conditions, noting changes in vital signs, mental status, and
symptoms.\n Document all patient assessments, treatments, and
outcomes accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).\n Ensure
compliance with legal, regulatory, and hospital standards for
patient care and documentation.\n \n\n \n Patient and Family
Communication: \n \n Provide clear explanations to patients and
their families about diagnoses, procedures, and treatment plans.\n
Offer emotional support to patients and families experiencing
stress or anxiety due to medical emergencies.\n Advocate for
patients’ needs and coordinate care with other departments to
ensure timely interventions.\n \n\n \n Infection Control and
Safety: \n \n Follow strict infection control protocols, including
appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent
the spread of infectious diseases.\n Ensure the ER environment
remains safe and sterile for both patients and staff.\n Respond to
potential biohazardous situations with proper precautions and
protocols.\n \n\n \n Crisis Management: \n \n Handle a wide range
of patient emergencies, from minor injuries to life-threatening
conditions, using critical thinking and rapid decision-making
skills.\n Manage high-stress situations effectively, staying calm
while providing life-saving interventions.\n Prioritize care based
on patient acuity and available resources, ensuring efficient use
of ER staff and equipment.\n \n\n \n Patient Discharge and
Follow-Up: \n \n Provide discharge instructions and explain the
next steps in care, including medication instructions, follow-up
appointments, or referrals.\n Educate patients on preventive
measures and care after discharge, especially in cases of trauma or
chronic conditions.\n \n\n \n Teamwork and Mentorship: \n \n
Collaborate with emergency room staff, including physicians,
nurses, support staff, and paramedics, to ensure coordinated
patient care.\n Act as a mentor or preceptor for new nurses,
students, and less experienced staff members, providing guidance
and support in emergency care procedures.\n \n\n 5 Benefits of
Travel Nursing Adapting to new facilities and teams challenges your
problem-solving skills. You learn to navigate different protocols
and procedures, honing your ability to think critically and adapt
to varying healthcare contexts. Advocating for patients becomes
more nuanced when dealing with diverse populations. Travel nursing
exposes you to different patient advocacy scenarios, refining your
advocacy skills. Different facilities may use various healthcare
technologies and electronic health record systems. Exposure to
these technologies enhances your proficiency in adapting to
different digital healthcare platforms. Travel nurses can bring
fresh perspectives to healthcare facilities, contributing ideas and
insights that may lead to improvements in patient care, safety, and
overall healthcare quality. With a constant demand for healthcare
professionals, travel nurses often enjoy job security. The ongoing
need for qualified nurses ensures a steady stream of opportunities
in various locations. Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS
Competency Exam ER 29125118EXPTEMP
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