R- TRAVEL - RN ER (780) 7:00PM-7:00AM

Emergency Department Nurse

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Unit Information: Lewisgale Medical Center

Location: Salem, VA

Address: 1900 Electric Road - Floor: Emergency Department

General Information

Tell us about the unit(s): Number of Beds - 27 Number of Staff – 50 RN/25 Medics Type of staff: Day Shift – 1 charge, 5 RN, 2-3 medics; increase by 4-5 RN at 11am; increase by 1-2 RN at 3pm Night Shift - 1 charge, 5 RN, 2-3 medics Patient Ratios – 4-6:1 Type of equipment- EMR - Meditech

Typical Hiring Profile

Skill Set Most recruited for: Must have: candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role. Must have completed 2-3 travel assignments Must have 2-3 years ER experience Preferred or nice to have: candidates with these skills will be considered first. High acuity ERs, fast paced ERs with high volume Experience with patient ratios of 5:1 List typical procedures performed on unit(s): RSI, Sepsis interventions, Stroke protocol with tPA administration, central line placement, care of the psych patient, transfers to other facilities (EMTALA) Best personality fit: Relaxed, easygoing, friendly, team oriented, respectful. Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS; Preferred: TNCC, ENPC, NRP, NIH

Dress Code: Scrub Color/Attire - navy blue or white

Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines.

Weekends and Oncall (if any) No oncall.