Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team for a 13-week assignment in Corpus Christi, TX. This position requires excellent teamwork and urgency in delivering high-quality patient care.

Unit Information

• Number of Beds: 16 with 8 hall chairs
• Number of Staff per Shift: 6-7
• Day Shift Staff:
  • 1 Charge Nurse
  • 1 Triage Nurse
  • 4-5 Nurses (including one mid-shift)
  • 1 Unit Secretary
  • 1-2 Techs
• Night Shift Staff:
  • 1 Charge Nurse
  • 1 Triage Nurse
  • 4-5 Nurses (including one mid-shift)
  • Unit Secretary (7 pm to midnight)
  • 1 Tech
• Patient Ratios: 1:4, with the potential to take 6 low-acuity patients (ESI 4 & 5)
• Equipment: Cardiac monitors, Baxter IV pumps, HP’s, Tonopen, and more
• EMR: Meditech, with vital signs flowing into the chart

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• Must have:
  • Level II or Level III trauma experience
  • Current certification in TNCC, ENPC or PALS, ACLS, and BLS
  • Strong commitment to compassion, urgency, and teamwork
• Preferred:
  • CEN or TCRN certification
  • Greater than two years of emergency department experience

Responsibilities

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse will perform the following typical procedures:

• Patient assessments and documentation
• Medication administration and wound care
• IV insertions and urine collection
• Lab draws and care for patients from ESI 5 through 1

Dress Code

• Scrub Color: Royal Blue preferred
• On Sundays, staff are encouraged to incorporate team spirit by wearing their team jerseys (e.g., Astros, Cowboys)

Unit Policies

Unit guidelines include:

• Mandatory shift huddles at 7 am and 7 pm for all staff, unless providing critical care
• EMTALA training is mandatory for all staff

Awards and Recognition

Join a team dedicated to:

• Improving patient satisfaction and employee engagement
• Providing timely care for Stroke, STEMI, Sepsis, and Trauma patients

Additional Information

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a transitioning facility moving from a Level IV to a Level II trauma center. We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team!