RN - ER

Registered Nurse (RN)

General Information

Number of Beds: 71 (very high acuity Level II, functions as a Level I)

First-time traveler: Yes, with at least 2 years of experience with Cerner or EPIC and Level II Trauma or higher experience.

Experienced Travelers: At least 2 years of critical care experience (ICU, ER, MS hold) with the most recent year in a Level II ER.

Patient Types

Multi-System Trauma (Level II)

STEMI

STROKE

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Gastrointestinal (GI)

Genitourinary (GU)

Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN)

Pediatrics

Psychiatric

Patient Ratios

1:4 in the Emergency Room (ER)

1:5 for Medical-Surgical (MS) Holds

1:3 for Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Holds

Required Certifications

BLS (Basic Life Support)

ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Secure/CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)

NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)

Skills Required

Trach care

Ventilator care

ICU drip care and maintenance

Chest tube management

Arterial line management

Centralline catheter (CVC) and PICC line care

Midline and port care

Foley catheter insertion and care

Application and care of splints/orthopedic devices

Bipap/Hi-flow therapy

Continuous bladder irrigation

Support on the Unit

CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) ratio: 1:12

Receptionist/Healthcare Unit Coordinator: Yes

Charge nurse: Yes

Phlebotomy services available up to 0300

IV/VAT (Intravenous/Vein Access Team): Yes

Hospitalist service available: Yes

Telemetry monitoring technician: No

Technology/Equipment

EMR: Cerner

IV pumps: Plum 360

Medication dispensing: Omnicell

Monitors: Spacelabs

Orientation

Travelers who are new to the facility or return travelers who have been absent for over one year will undergo 24 hours of classroom training followed by 24 hours on the unit. The orientation duration for rehires will depend on the last date of employment.

Scheduling

Weekend rotation: Every other or 4 weekend days per month if on block schedule

Shift times: 7a-7p, 7p-7a, 11a-11p, 3p-3a

Schedule cycle: 4 weeks

Holiday Expectations: One major and one minor seasonal holiday

Other Notes

Scrub Color: Any solid color

Parking: Parking garage available

Client Details Address 2105 E South Blvd City Montgomery State AL Zip Code 36116