Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are currently seeking an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) to join a high-acuity facility located in City, ST. This position offers the opportunity to work in a busy environment, managing a wide range of patients from neonates to geriatrics. Ideal candidates will have strong clinical skills and the ability to perform under pressure.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a large volume Emergency Department with high acuity patients
• Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS or ENPC, & TNCC

Preferred Skills

• Experience with barcode scanning medication administration
• Managing medication drips and blood product administration
• Triage experience (must pass the hospital’s Triage Test)
• Able to set up chest tubes and arterial lines
• Experience assisting in trauma and code cases, splinting, and using BiPAP/ventilators
• Good understanding of Emergency Severity Index (ESI)
• Pediatric emergency medicine experience is highly preferred
• Experience with Point of Care Labs is a plus

Patient Care Responsibilities

As an Emergency Department Registered Nurse, you will care for a diverse patient population and handle various cases, including:

• Neonate to geriatric patients
• Level III trauma cases
• Pediatric medical and trauma patients
• Stroke management (including administration of TNK)
• Cardiac cases (related to the cath lab)
• Behavioral health and substance use disorder patients
• Stabilization and transfer of high acuity patients, including neurosurgery and multi-system trauma cases

Work Environment

• Patient Ratios: 1:3-5 based on acuity
• Fast track area with 13 beds
• Emergency Department structured into zones

Scheduling and Flexibility

• Weekend rotation: every other weekend (may occasionally work back-to-back weekends)
• Shift times include days, mids, evenings, and nights

Additional Information

This position requires strong adaptability and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The Emergency Department utilizes Epic for electronic medical records.

If you are a dedicated Emergency Department Registered Nurse looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply.