Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Details

This position is for a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Room (ER). The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Shift Information

• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Work Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Available Shifts: Day and Evening
• Weekends: Every other weekend required
• Holidays: Must be available to work 2 of the 3 major holidays

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Emergency Room (ER)
• Fast Track: Yes (5 beds – 2 exam, 3 bed)
• Total Beds/Trauma Bays: 26
• Daily Patient Volume: 40-160
• Patient Demographics: Low socioeconomic status, including homeless individuals and those with substance abuse issues

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient care standards in a Level 2 trauma center.
• Provide care for adults and pediatric patients, with critical pediatric patients referred to a nearby children’s hospital.
• Perform lab draws and IVs, with RNs responsible for all lab procedures.
• Read and interpret EKG strips at the RN monitor station.
• Coordinate with Physicians and Mid-Levels for patient management.

Qualifications

• Years of Experience: Minimum of 3 years in Emergency Department nursing.
• Required Certifications:
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Additional Information

• Orientation includes a 1-day education module focused on Trauma and 2 days with a preceptor.
• The unit sees approximately 55,000 visits per year.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and join a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional emergency care.