Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in high acuity Emergency Department settings. Candidates must demonstrate a strong clinical background in emergency nursing and be comfortable managing a diverse range of medical emergencies.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience.
• At least 1 full year of recent Emergency Department experience.
• Experience must include exposure to high acuity ED settings.
• No new graduates; hands-on and independent experience required.
• Observational or orientation-only ER experience does not qualify.

Contract Details

• Contract Length: 13 weeks only.
• No special schedule requests accepted.
• Every other weekend work required.
• Request Time Off (RTO) auto-approved up to 5 total days; if 5 days are consecutive, 1 week will be added to the end of the contract.

Licensure & Certifications (All Required)

• Active RN License in Pennsylvania.
• BLS Certification.
• ACLS Certification.
• PALS Certification.
• NIHSS Certification.

Unit Overview – Emergency Department

The Emergency Department is a Level I Trauma Center with a capacity of 51–60 beds/bays, providing care to a diverse patient population.

• Standard ratios: 1:4 in the ED; 1:3 for high acuity cases; 1:2 for trauma/critical care.
• Support staff includes ED Techs.

Patient Population

• Patient age groups range from infants to geriatrics.
• Approximately 75% of the ED population is ambulatory/outpatient, with about 25% being inpatient boarders managed in the ED.
• Pediatric volume is approximately 5%.

Required ER Clinical Competencies

Candidates must possess independent experience in the following:

• Breathing treatments.
• CPAP/BiPAP administration.
• Mechanical ventilation management.
• Medication administration for Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI).
• Procedural sedation.
• Chest tube setup and care.
• Tracheostomy care.

Critical Care & Emergency Experience

Applicants must be comfortable managing:

• Trauma patients.
• Cardiac emergencies.
• Neurologic emergencies.
• Medical and surgical emergencies.
• Burn patients.
• Behavioral health crises.
• Pediatric and NICU/PICU boarders while held in the ED.