RN:ER 19324631

Emergency Room (ER) Nurse

An opportunity is currently available for an experienced Emergency Room (ER) Nurse to join a high-paced team. The role involves providing exceptional care in a fast-paced environment where critical decision-making is required to stabilize and treat patients in emergency situations.

Job Details

• Unit: Emergency Room (ER)
• Shift Type: Nights
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Responsibilities

The ER Nurse will be responsible for the following:

• Providing direct care to patients in the Emergency Room.
• Assessing patients' conditions and implementing intervention plans.
• Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurse aides, and support staff.
• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Managing emergency situations and performing necessary procedures, including conscious sedation.
• Floating to various locations as needed within the healthcare system.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet the following qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in a Level 1 Trauma Emergency Room.
• Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, and moderate conscious sedation competency.

Shift Information

The ER Nurse must be flexible with varying start times, which include:

• Day/Mid shift: 7 a.m. 7 p.m., 9 a.m. 9 p.m., 10 a.m. 10 p.m., 11 a.m. 11 p.m., 12 p.m. 12 a.m., 1 p.m. 1 a.m.
• Night shift: 3 p.m. 3 a.m., 5 p.m. 5 a.m., 7 p.m. 7 a.m.

All candidates must commit to working a minimum of 4 weekend shifts per schedule period and 2 of 3 major holidays.

Work Environment

The Emergency Room has 60 beds, with 14 designated for fast track patients. The unit has a patient ratio of 1:3-4 and provides care for a variety of emergency situations including trauma, medical emergencies, psychiatric holds, and pediatric patients.

Location

This position is available in a facility located in a dynamic environment that serves a large annual volume of emergency visits.

Orientation and Training

Upon hiring, the Nurse will undergo 2-3 days of floor-specific orientation to enhance their familiarity with the unit's protocols and procedures.

Additional Notes

The facility has advanced support services, including a round-the-clock pharmacy and respiratory therapy team, ensuring comprehensive support for emergency care delivery.