Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. This position involves providing high-quality care to patients in a fast-paced emergency department setting.

Shift Details

• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift Type: Days, Every Other Weekend

Responsibilities

The Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) will be responsible for:

• Assessing and triaging patients in the emergency department.
• Providing direct patient care and collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) system (Cerner).
• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Interpreting EKG strips and managing patient telemetry.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an emergency room setting.
• Current certifications in ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NIHSS.
• Ability to read and interpret EKG strips.

Orientation and Training

The selected candidate will undergo a facility-wide orientation during the first week in Sacramento, with floor-specific orientation lasting 1 to 2 days alongside a preceptor.

Work Environment

• Unit Type: Emergency Room
• Patient Ratios: 1:4
• Number of Beds: 21
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend rotation.
• Holiday Requirement: Rotate in with core staff for major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s).
• Scrub Color: Navy (undershirts must be navy, white, or black; scrub jackets optional, must be navy).

Additional Information

Extra shifts and overtime opportunities may be available. Schedules are self-scheduled but finalized by management. Candidates will have access to schedules from home and can make themselves available for additional shifts or trade with other staff members.