Emergency Room (ER) Nurse

Position Overview

The Emergency Room (ER) Nurse plays a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care during urgent medical situations. This position requires a strong background in trauma care, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and the ability to respond effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

• Shift: Days and Evenings; must be flexible with start times: 7a, 9a, 10a, 11a, 1p
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Minimum of 4 weekend shifts per schedule period; must also work 2 of 3 holidays during the holiday season

Unit Information

• Unit Type: ER (Emergency Room)
• Number of Beds: 60 beds, including 14 fast track beds
• Patient Ratios: 1:3-4
• Common Diagnoses: Trauma, Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVAs), Gunshot Wounds (GSW), strokes, myocardial infarctions, high-risk obstetrics, and pediatric emergencies
• Due to the nature of the role, nurses may float between ER locations

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of recent ER/Trauma Level 1 experience required
• Certifications:
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) or Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN)
• Additional Requirements: Pass a dysrhythmia exam within 48 hours of receiving an offer and complete a simulation lab assessment during orientation.

Equipment and Support

• Telemetry: GE Lifepacks monitors
• Ventilators: Puritan Bennett 840, Drager, Vision BiPAP, V60s
• IV Team: Paramedics can start IVs, and pharmacy is available 24/7
• Respiratory Therapy: Available 24/7

Additional Notes

This unit averages approximately 80,000 patient visits per year and is recognized as both a chest pain center and a certified stroke center. Nurses will work as part of a collaborative team that includes hospitalists and intensivists, ensuring comprehensive care for all patients.

Location: City, State