RN - ER

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

This position is for an Emergency Room Registered Nurse. The unit has a total of 56 beds, with the ability to increase to 60-70 beds. There is a fast track area with 6 beds. A separate triage area exists with 5 beds, and travelers may take a triage test for assignment. The department has 18 beds designated for holding inpatients awaiting bed placement. Emergency Room nurses are responsible for managing their own ER holds. There are separate locked rooms for psychiatric care, with 6 private treatment rooms available. The facility has in-house security for the safety of staff and patients. Approximately 170-200 patients are seen daily in the emergency department. Staffing ratios typically are 1:3 for higher acuity patients and can be 1:4 for lower acuity patients. Common patient diagnoses include cardiac issues, stroke, sepsis, DKA, altered mental status, respiratory distress, and abdominal pain. Emergency department physicians and mid-level providers are available for support. Charge nurses and house supervisors are present to assist in department management. Nurse aides, paramedics, and patient sitters support the department, including provision of 1:1 sitter services. Emergency department techs perform EKGs, while respiratory therapists manage necessary respiratory equipment. There are monitor techs available, and registered nurses are trained to read cardiac strips. Radiology services are located adjacent to the emergency department. Transport assists with the movement of patients as necessary. Nurses or emergency techs are primarily responsible for drawing blood. Shifts will be scheduled based on department needs, with a weekend requirement determined by unit demands. There is an obligation to work holidays during peak months, with flexibility considered based on unit needs. No call or standby requirements are necessary. Professional attire is expected for all staff. The department provides an introduction to policies and compliance on the first day, followed by a departmental orientation. Requests for time off will not be considered during the first full week of the assignment. The facility reserves the right to cancel up to 4 shifts during the assignment duration. The charting system used is EPIC. A BSN is not required for this position.