RN - ER

Details

Client Name
St Johns Regional Medical Center

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
ER

Job ID
19381785

Weekly Pay
$2424.5


Shift Details

Shift
3x12 Flex

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
11/09/2026

End Date
02/08/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in providing high-quality care to patients in a fast-paced environment. This role is crucial in managing patient flow and delivering critical interventions for a variety of medical conditions.

Unit Information

• Location: City, State
• Fast Track Area: Available for patients requiring immediate attention; however, triage will not be performed by travelers.
• Beds and Trauma Bays: 22 beds with the capacity for 8-10 additional hallway beds as needed.
• Patient Volume: Typically serves 170-210 patients per day.

Facility Resources

• Certifications Required: ACLS, BLS, PALS, NIHSS.
• Nursing Ratios: Typically 1:4, varying with patient acuity.
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Cerner First Net; previous experience with FirstNet is preferred.
• Nurse Aides and Paramedics: EMT students assist; Clinical techs available on weekends for various tasks.
• Security and Patient Sitters: Security personnel are present, and clinical techs may assist as sitters.

Schedule Details

• Shifts: 12-hour shifts including various options from morning to overnight; many travelers will work variable shifts.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, which may vary.
• Holidays: Work responsibilities shared with permanent staff rotation.
• Floating: The role may require floating to other locations within the region.

Patient Care Responsibilities

• Common Diagnoses: Includes psych patients, stroke, sepsis, STEMI, and conscious sedation (competency testing required for travelers).
• Lab Draws: Clinical techs typically assist with lab draws; nurses may need to perform these tasks during low staffing periods.
• Medication Administration: Timely follow-up on pain assessment and administration of medications is critical.

Orientation and Training

• Initial orientation typically consists of two days on the floor.
• Training on I-stat, glucometer, and POC urine pregnancy testing will be provided.

Additional Notes

Candidates should possess a minimum of 2-3 years of experience working in an ER, and previous travel experience is preferred. The ideal applicant will be committed to providing exceptional patient care, particularly in pain assessment and management, as well as protocols for sepsis and stroke care.

Client Details

Address
1600 N Rose Ave, Oxnard, CA

City
Oxnard

State
CA

Zip Code
93030