Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Information

Location: Salem, VA

• Number of Beds: 27
• Number of Staff: 50 RNs / 25 Medics
• Patient Ratios: 4-6:1

Staffing Information

Day Shift:

• 1 Charge Nurse
• 5 Registered Nurses (RN)
• 2-3 Medics
• Increase by 4-5 RNs at 11 AM
• Increase by 1-2 RNs at 3 PM

Night Shift:

• 1 Charge Nurse
• 5 Registered Nurses (RN)
• 2-3 Medics

Typical Procedures

• Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI)
• Sepsis interventions
• Stroke protocol including tPA administration
• Central line placement
• Care for psychiatric patients
• Transfers to other facilities (EMTALA)

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Completion of 2-3 travel assignments
• 2-3 years of Emergency Room experience

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in high acuity and fast-paced emergency departments with high patient volume
• Experience with patient ratios of 5:1

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – Preferred
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) – Preferred
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Preferred
• NIH Stroke Scale – Preferred

Best Personality Fit

Ideal candidates will possess a relaxed, easy-going demeanor, be friendly, team-oriented, and show respect to colleagues and patients.

Scheduling Information

• Weekends: Four weekend shifts in a four-week scheduling period (Friday or Saturday nights; Saturday or Sunday days)

Dress Code

Scrub Color/Attire: Navy blue or white.