Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Information

Location: Thousand Oaks, CA

• Number of Beds: 31 (with plans to expand to 36 by 2026)
• Number of Staff: 110

General Information

The Emergency Department provides care for patients of all ages and manages a variety of cases including trauma, stroke, and cardiac emergencies. The facility is equipped with advanced medical technology and operates as a Level II Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Comprehensive Cardiac/STEMI Center, and an Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP).

Hiring Profile

Required Skills:

• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• PALS certification
• NIHSS certification
• TNCC certification
• ENPC certification
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an Emergency Department with STEMI, Stroke, and Level 2 or Level 3 trauma services
• Experience caring for patients of all ages, from infancy to geriatrics

Preferred Skills:

• 2-3 years of ED experience in a facility with STEMI, Stroke, and Level 2 or Level 3 trauma services
• Triage experience
• Experience in a moderate to large-sized facility (more than 20 beds or over 150 visits daily)

Typical Procedures

• Management of acute stroke, STEMI, trauma, and cardiac care including IVs, drips, tPA, and intubation/ventilation care
• Respiratory and ventilation care
• Pediatric care including IVs, venipuncture, and monitoring
• GYN care
• Orthopedic and wound care
• Inpatient holding of admissions

Personality Fit

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who thrives in a team-oriented environment, is extremely flexible, and is dedicated to providing patient-focused care.

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• NIHSS
• TNCC
• ENPC
• CPI
• California RN License

Work Expectations

Candidates must be willing to work 4 weekend shifts per month and holidays as assigned. Schedule preferences will be accommodated where possible, and requests for time off agreed upon prior to the start of the contract will be honored.

Dress Code

Employees are required to wear scrubs with no specific color or design, and must ensure their appearance aligns with professional standards.

Unit Policies

All staff must comply with established documentation, medication safety, and patient assessment protocols.