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Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse for an exciting opportunity in the Emergency Room (ER). The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of relevant experience and the required certifications.

Position Details

• Unit: Emergency Room (ER)
• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift Schedule: 7 PM to 7 AM; every other weekend required
• Holidays: Pre-assigned holiday commitments

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department experience
• Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS (AHA), PALS, TNCC

Unit Information

• Trauma Level: Level 2
• Stroke Center: Yes, with interventional capabilities
• Chest Pain Center/STEMI Center: Yes
• Number of Beds/Trauma Bays: 30 beds; 4 trauma bays
• Average Patients Treated/Day: 90 to 100 patients
• Nurse-Patient Ratio: 4:1
• PCTs/EMTs/Paramedics/Patient Sitters: Available on each shift
• Security: In-house security present 24/7 in the ER

Responsibilities

• Administer treatment for a variety of diagnoses, including but not limited to chest pain, stroke, shortness of breath (SOB), and sepsis
• Utilize common medications and drips, including pressors, Heparin, and sedation
• Collaborate with a team of medical professionals, including no less than 3 physicians during each shift
• Registered Nurses are responsible for drawing labs and handling all related procedures
• Attend unit-specific orientation, including three shifts of education requirements

Additional Information

• Floating Requirements: Nurses may be required to float between different ER locations as necessary
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs with a designated logo
• Tele/Monitor Techs: Available; RNs are responsible for reading their own telemetry strips
• Technical Support: Respiratory staff are present but not assigned to the ER; RNs manage equipment troubleshooting

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