Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Information

Location: Augusta, GA

• Number of Beds: 30
• Staffing: Varies; includes Charge Nurses, RNs, Paramedics, Patient Care Technicians (PCTs), and Nurse Educators (NEs)
• Patient Ratios: 1:4
• Type of Equipment: Pyxis, GE Monitors, Zoll Defibrillators, Welch Allyn, and Dynamap Vital Signs Machines
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Meditech

Hiring Profile

Required Skills

• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) assessment
• Experience in an emergency room setting

Preferred Skills

• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)

Typical Procedures

• IV Starts
• EKGs
• Trauma Care
• Cardiac Interventions
• Stroke Management

Ideal Candidate Profile

The best candidates will possess the following personality traits:

• Motivated
• Easygoing
• Friendly
• Team Player

Required Certifications

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Scheduling and Guidelines

• Self-scheduling is practiced.
• Four weekend shifts per month are required, with two consecutive weekend days.
• Uniform: Royal Blue Scrubs

Position Overview

This position involves travel for an RN in the Emergency Department. Candidates should be prepared to work evening shifts.