Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong clinical skills and possess a passion for providing excellent patient care in a fast-paced emergency environment.

Position Details

• Unit: Emergency Room (ER)
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years
• Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS Certification, PALS, TNCC

Department Information

• Trauma Level: Level II
• Number of Beds/Trauma Bays: 21, including fast track
• Fast Track Availability: Yes, with vertical flow for stable patients
• Triage Area: Separate area staffed primarily by core personnel
• Patient Hold Area: Boarding patients managed by ER nurses
• Psych/Seculsion Rooms: 1 room equipped with cameras
• Security: In-house 24/7, located within the ER
• Average Patient Volume: 50-60 patients per day

Nurse Responsibilities

• Administer care to a diverse patient population, including pediatrics to geriatrics.
• Handle a variety of cases, including trauma, strokes, STEMI, shortness of breath, and abdominal pain.
• Manage patient care with a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3-4 based on acuity.
• Utilize common drips such as vasopressors and heparin.
• Collaborate with ED physicians and assist with patient assessments and treatments.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in travel nursing but open to first-time travelers.
• Completion of required competencies, especially for triage, depending on prior experience.

Additional Information

• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirements: Every other holiday
• Floating Requirements: Rare opportunities to float, primarily as needed for assistance
• Orientation: 1-2 shifts in the ER specific to departmental protocols
• Dress Code: Any color scrubs

This position is based in a dynamic emergency room environment located in the vicinity of City, State. Applicants must be able to commit to the required shifts and demonstrate the skills necessary to succeed in this demanding role.