RN (Registered Nurse)

Unit Notes
# beds/trauma bays: 26 Beds - 3 trauma bays
Do you have a Fast track: Treatment area- 4 beds
Do you have a separate Triage area & do you allow/require travelers to do Triage?: No separate triage. If they are in the department they will triage patients.
Do you have a separate holding area in the ER or are ER holds intermixed w/in the ER? Do ER RN's manage their own ER holds?: Intermixed in the ER and ER nurses care for those patients. Sometimes there is a resource nurse that can come and assist, but most of the time it is the ED nurse.
Do you have separate Psych/seclusion rooms?: One room designated- lower ligature risk room with a camera in the room.
In-house Security: Yes, 24/7. They are located just outside the ED. All law enforcement officers.
# patients per day: 60
Ratios: 1 to 4
Required Certifications: BLS ACLS PALS NIHSS, Prefer TNCC and ENPC
Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Abd pain, altered mental status, Stemi- sent out, stroke (some are kept and some are sent), chest pain. Peds to geriatric, COVID, SOB, Moderate sedation,
Experience or 'Must have' skills: 2 years of recent ED experience. IV, EKG- rhythm interpretation.
ED Physicians/Mid-Levels: We use MD, DO, PA , NP
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor: Charge nurse 24/7 takes patients. House supervisor 6p-6a week days. 24/7 holidays and weekends.
Nurse Aids/Paramedics/Patient sitters: Medics, PCT- Sitter would be the PCT or Medics. Medics- EKG, IV, admin meds, transport.
EMR: Cerner
RT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, etc.) Does RT do ABG's, breathing tx, EGS's?: RT in house 24/7 typically. They have one assigned to ED but not housed in ED. They assist with breathing treatments, abgs, assist with intubation, handle vent settings etc.
Is there tele on this unit? Monitor Techs? RNs read strips?: Tele- yes. Nurses monitor and read strips.
X-Ray or CT in the ER? Transport?: Close to ER. Rad staff typically will transport. If critical the nurse will go with.
Phlebotomy or nurse draw: Nursing staff does 90%. Lab can assist.
Shifts & Scheduling: 12 hours- 7-7. 11-11, 3-3-- 6 Week schedule. Staff self schedules, manager will balance. First schedule will be filling in holes. No block scheduling.
Weekend Requirement: Every 3rd weekend.
Holiday Requirement: Be flexible to work a holiday if needed.
Is there a call or standby requirement?: No.
Floating Requirements: Possibility. Small chance. ( PCT and Medics typically are floated first) Most floating is to be a sitter.
Scrub Color/Dress Code: Navy Blue - No facial piercings per policy (nose piercing okay with mask), no gauges. Tattoos can show as long as they are not inappropriate or vulgar.
Unit/Department specific orientation: 1-2 Shifts with a preceptor.
Additional Notes: RTO needs to be in up front.
Additional Questions: Want to make sure they are 100% committed to fulfilling the contract. Punctuality is a must.