Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Department team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality care to patients of all ages, from newborns to geriatrics, in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Unit Information

• Unit: Emergency Department
• Number of Beds: 64 beds, including 2 Triage, 40 acute, 6 super track, 2 Trauma, 10 CDU, and 6 psych beds.
• Common Patient Diagnoses: Stroke, Sepsis, Trauma, MI, Cardiac Arrest, Respiratory Failure.
• Specialty Equipment: Rapid Infusor, Arctic Sun.
• Patient Demographics: Newborn, Pediatrics, Adults, Geriatric.

Responsibilities

As an Emergency Department Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for:

• Providing comprehensive nursing care to all assigned patients, including Special Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) duties.
• Administering medications and managing drips, including pressors, vasodilators, anti-arrhythmics, and sedation medications.
• Utilizing electronic medical records (EMR) systems effectively; experience with EPIC is required.
• Floating to different areas within the unit as needed.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Active NY Registered Nurse license with verification through NURSYS.
• Current certifications in AHA ACLS, BLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an Emergency Department, with some pediatric experience.
• Documented travel experience as an RN.
• Skills checklist matching specialty requirements.
• Valid driver’s license with an address matching demographics.

Working Conditions

The position requires working in a busy Emergency Department setting, where nurses may be exposed to various patient care scenarios and must be prepared to handle high-stress situations while maintaining quality patient care.

If you are a proactive and compassionate nurse with experience in emergency care and a strong commitment to patient advocacy, we encourage you to apply! This opportunity is located in [City, State].