Emergency Department Nurse

Job Description

We are seeking experienced Emergency Department Nurses to join our team in a high-acuity, busy environment.

Shift Information

• Available shifts: 1300, 1400, or 1500 starts
• Weekend rotation: Every other weekend, flexibility required
• Shift types: Days, Mids, Eves, and Nights

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a large volume Emergency Department
• Required certifications:
  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • NIHSS
  • PALS or ENPC
  • TNCC
• Experience with pediatric emergency medicine highly preferred

Skills

• Proficient in barcode scanning for medication administration
• Experience managing medication drips and blood product administration
• Ability to triage and must pass the hospital’s Triage Test before performing triage duties
• Skilled in setting up chest tubes, arterial lines, and assisting with trauma and code cases
• Competence in splinting and using BiPAP/ventilation
• Strong understanding of Emergency Severity Index (ESI)
• Experience with Point of Care Labs is a plus

Patient Types

Provide care for a diverse patient population, including:

• Neonates to geriatric patients
• Level III trauma cases
• Pediatrics (medical and trauma)
• Stroke patients requiring TNK administration
• Cardiac patients requiring catheterization
• Behavioral health and substance use disorder cases
• High acuity pediatric patients and multi-system trauma

Work Environment

This position is located in a nonprofit community hospital with 226 total beds and 34 emergency department beds. The emergency department handles 200 – 250 patients daily. The environment is organized into zones for efficient patient flow.

Technology

Familiarity with the Epic EMR system is required as part of the role.

Patient Ratios

Patient care ratios are typically 1:3-5 based on patient acuity. Fast track area has 13 beds.

Scrub Color

Scrubs can be any color, but must be free of logos.