RN - ER

Registered Nurse (RN)General InformationNumber of Beds: 17Accepting first-time travelers with at least 2 years of experience and Cerner experience.Patient TypesCare for a variety of patients, including geriatrics, psychiatric cases, stroke patients, those with heart complications, sports injuries, and motor vehicle accident victims. Peds experience is not required as most pediatric cases are referred to another facility.Patient RatiosThe nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4.Required CertificationsACLSBLSPALSTNCCNIHSSCPI or similarSkills RequiredTrach careVentilator managementICU drip care and maintenanceChest tube managementArterial line insertion and careCentral venous line (CVL) managementPICC line and midline carePort access and maintenanceFoley catheter placement and careApplication and care of splints/orthotic devicesUse of BiPAP/hi-flow oxygenContinuous bladder irrigationSupport on the UnitPatient Care Technician (PCT)Unit AssistantCharge Nurse (typically not assigned patients)Emergency Department MDLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) available at nightEmergency Care Technician (paramedic) from 11 AM to 11 PMTechnology & EquipmentElectronic Medical Record (EMR): CernerIV Pumps: Plum 360Medication Dispensing: OmnicellMonitors: SpacelabsOrientation24 hours of classroom instruction24 hours on the unitSchedulingWeekend Rotation: Every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month if on block schedule.Holiday Expectations: One major and one minor holiday per season as per policy.Time Off: Up to 7 days off can be approved; longer requests require email approval.Shift Times: 7 AM to 7 PM, 7 PM to 7 AM, 11 AM to 11 PM.Schedule Cycle: 6 weeks.Additional InformationScrub Color: Any colorParking: Free employee parking available behind the facility.Client Details Address 124 S. Memorial Drive State AL Zip Code 36067