Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team for a 13-week assignment. This role involves providing high-quality care in a fast-paced environment, delivering compassionate and urgent care to patients in need.

Unit Information

Location: Corpus Christi, TX

• Number of Beds: 16 with 8 hall chairs
• Staffing: 6-7 staff members per shift
• Staff Composition:
  • Day Shift: 1 charge nurse, 1 triage nurse, 4-5 nurses (one mid-shift), 1 unit secretary, 1-2 techs
  • Night Shift: 1 charge nurse, 1 triage nurse, 4-5 nurses (one mid-shift), 1 unit secretary, 1 tech
• Patient Ratios: 1:4 for low acuity ESI 4 & 5, may take up to 6 patients
• Equipment: Cardiac monitors, Baxter IV pumps, vital signs monitors, Tonopen, and other medical devices
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Meditech, with vital signs integrated into the chart

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Compassion, urgency, and teamwork are essential
• Experience in Level II or Level III trauma settings
• Certifications: TNCC, ENPC or PALS, ACLS, BLS

Preferred Skills:

• CEN or TCRN certification
• Over two years of experience in an emergency department

Responsibilities

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) will perform a variety of patient care tasks, including:

• Conducting assessments and documenting patient information
• Administering medications and providing wound care
• Placing intravenous (IV) lines and conducting urine collections
• Performing lab draws and caring for patients with ESI levels ranging from 5 to 1

Dress Code

The dress code includes:

• Scrub Color: Royal Blue preferred
• Sunday seasonal team spirit: Team jerseys encouraged (e.g., Astro’s, Cowboys)

Unit Guidelines

All team members are required to:

• Attend mandatory shift huddles at 7 AM and 7 PM unless providing critical care
• Complete EMTALA training

Awards and Recognition

The unit has achieved notable recognition for:

• Rising patient satisfaction and employee engagement scores
• Providing timely care for patients presenting with Stroke, STEMI, Sepsis, and Trauma

Additional Information

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team transitioning from a Level IV to a Level II trauma center. Individuals considering this assignment will benefit from innovative equipment and technology, as well as a collaborative and experienced staff.