RN - ER

Registered Nurse

Profession: Nursing Specialty: Emergency Room Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 2 years required License: Active nursing license required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, PALS required Must-Have: - Minimum of 2 years of experience in an emergency department. - First-time travelers are welcome. - EPIC charting system experience required. - Must pass a compliance EKG exam (2 attempts allowed).

Description: Locals accepted. ASAP start date required. Urgent needs must be filled due to an upcoming event. Staff will work three 12-hour night shifts from 7 PM to 7:30 AM. Staff willing to do rotating shifts of 36 or 48 hours are also welcome. Required to work weekends and holidays as needed. Minimum of 8 weekend shifts per contract. Floating to other areas may be required as needed. Experience with a patient ratio of 1:5. Must have skills in blood product administration, central line care, phlebotomy, and starting IVs. Experience with continuous IV sedation, administration of IV vasopressors, and procedural sedation required. Familiarity with CPAP/BiPAP and interpretation of arterial blood gases is necessary. Experience with triage is also required. The department caters to both adult and pediatric patients in a combined setting. Unit provides care for a range of emergency situations and diagnoses, including gunshot wounds and CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident). Collaboration with interdisciplinary support teams including respiratory services, physical therapy, social services, and pharmacy. Background checks should be clear of open cases.