Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Description

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) for a travel assignment. This role encompasses various critical responsibilities essential for delivering quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Unit Information

• Location: Houston, TX
• Number of Beds: 50
• Trauma Designation: Level II, Comprehensive Stroke Center (survey pending), Chest Pain Center
• Patient Ratios: 4:1

Staff Structure

• Day Shift: 1 Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC), 10 RNs, 1 LVN, 2 Paramedics, 2 Patient Care Technicians (PCT), 4 Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT)
• Night Shift: 1 Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC), 10 RNs, 1 LVN, 2 Paramedics, 2 PCT, 4 BHT

Typical Procedures

The following procedures are routinely performed in this unit:

• Trauma care
• Emergency department procedures

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)

Preferred Skills:

• Trauma experience
• Experience with Meditech EMR

Personality Fit

The ideal candidate will be a team player with a positive attitude, capable of thriving in a collaborative environment.

Dress Code

Scrub Color/Attire: Royal Blue

Availability

Candidate must be available to work every other weekend.

Experience Requirement

Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse in an emergency department setting is required.