Emergency Room Nurse

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Emergency Room Nurse to join our team. This position requires a commitment to providing high-quality care to patients in a fast-paced environment.

Shift Information

• Shift: Nights
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Unit Information

As part of the Emergency Room unit, the nurse will be responsible for the following:

• Fast Track: Yes
• Number of Beds/Trauma Bays: 33 (2 trauma bays)
• Patients per Day: 125-140
• Ratios: 3-4 patients per nurse
• Electronic Medical Record System: Epic
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, every other weekend
• Holidays: Occasionally
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue (top and bottom)

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency care to patients presenting with various conditions, including strokes, STEMI, trauma, and acute coronary syndrome.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians and mid-level providers.
• Perform required medical procedures and assessments, including lab draws and IV placements.
• Utilize support services such as the IV team and respiratory therapy, available 24/7.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an emergency room setting.
• Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC.
• Must have completed at least one previous travel assignment.

Additional Information

Candidates must not have been employed full-time, part-time, or PRN within any facility associated with the organization in the past year. Travelers will primarily be assigned to one location but may be required to float to other facilities within the region as needed.