RN ER

Emergency Department RN – Travel AssignmentLocation: Oshkosh, WI 54904Facility OverviewLevel III Trauma CenterLevel III NICUPrimary Stroke CenterTotal Facility Beds: 72Emergency Department Beds: 22COVID-19 Vaccine RequiredAssignment DetailsUnit: Emergency Department (ED)Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of Emergency Room experienceFirst-Time Travelers: AcceptedPatient PopulationPediatric to Geriatric (predominantly geriatric)Common presentations include chest pain, abdominal pain, falls, and general emergency careNurse-to-Patient RatiosED RN: 1:3–4 (Days & Nights)Required CertificationsBLSACLSPALSNIHSSTNCCPreferred Certifications:CPI/MOABENPCRequired SkillsComprehensive ED skillset, including:Peripheral IV startsBlood cultures (proper technique required)Chest tube managementCode Blue participationTriage experiencePreferred Skills:Arterial linesCritical care experienceCentral line placementThoracentesisCharge nurse experiencePediatric experience strongly preferredUnit SupportCharge Nurse (may occasionally take patients)2 ED Techs covering the unit1 Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)Paramedic coverage during mid-shift onlyPhlebotomy available for difficult/time-sensitive drawsPrimary RN performs routine drawsPhlebotomy handles inpatient hold drawsHospitalist coverage 24/7Mid-level providers on-site from 0800–2400Respiratory Therapy coverage 24/7Bedside and nurses' station telemetry monitoringTelemetry technician support for ER holds onlyUnit Secretary coverage 24/7Charting & EquipmentCharting System: EPIC (required)Alaris IV pumpsPyxis medication dispensingBelmont Rapid Infuser (ED RN use preferred)OrientationMinimum of one orientation shift to learn unit flowAdditional InformationScrub Color: Any color (no denim, camo, or logos)Parking: Free in designated areas