Emergency Department Nurse

General Information

This position is located in a new emergency department facility offering 8-10 beds and providing comprehensive care 24/7.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an Emergency Room (ER) setting, with any trauma level experience preferred.
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply.

Patient Demographics

The facility accommodates a diverse patient population, including:

• Newborns to Geriatric patients
• Approximately 25% Pediatric cases
• Walk-in traumas and various conditions including cardiac, neurological, gastrointestinal, respiratory, and psychiatric cases.

Staffing and Support

Unit support includes:

• Charge Nurse
• Emergency Department Physicians
• Emergency Room Technicians
• Front Desk Staff
• Phlebotomy assistance; however, most blood draws will be performed by RNs.

Patient Care and Ratios

• Patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:4.
• Fast track patient care will have a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6, utilizing a team that includes RNs and Nurse Practitioners.
• Registered Nurses will manage ventilators, including BiPAP, though no respiratory therapists are onsite.

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Advanced NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)

Essential Skills

• Strong emergency department experience
• Excellent customer service skills
• Knowledge in medication administration, including the preparation of medications under supervision via video conference with a pharmacy
• Experience with chest tubes and central lines
• Proficient intravenous skills

Orientation and Training

New hires will undergo:

• One hospital orientation
• 8-hour respiratory management class
• One full day on the unit for hands-on training

Scheduling and Commitment

The schedule includes:

• Weekend rotations every other weekend
• Shifts are 12 hours long with the following start times:
• Days: 0700
• Mids/Eves: 1100, 1300, 1500
• Nights: 1900
• 6-week scheduling cycles
• Holiday work expectations are every other holiday or 50% of holidays.
• Requests for time off (RTO) will be approved up to 5 days.

Other Information

Scrub color is flexible, allowing for any color, and free parking is available for all staff.

If you are an experienced Emergency Department Nurse looking to make a difference in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.