Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Summary

This position is in a fast-paced Adult Emergency Department (ED) that manages over 100,000 visits annually and is recognized as one of the busiest trauma centers in the country. The facility serves as the only Level I trauma center in the area, providing critical care to a diverse patient population, including assistance with boarder patients.

Work Schedule

Staff will work 36 or 48 hours per week, with rotating shifts including day, evening, and night shifts. Weekend work is required, along with responsibilities for floating, holidays, on-call, and callback as per unit needs.

Job Duties

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients in the Emergency Department.
• Assess patient conditions and respond to medical emergencies effectively.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement patient care plans.
• Document all patient interactions and care provided accurately.
• Assist with the management of boarder patients and their care requirements.

Job Requirements

• Active RN License in New York.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the Emergency Department.
• Telemetry experience is required.
• Previous travel experience in an Emergency Department is mandatory.

Certifications

• BLS certification (American Heart Association only).
• ACLS certification (American Heart Association only).
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

Note: The Emergency Department does not support first-time travelers.