RN - ER

Registered NurseProfession: RN Specialty: Emergency Department Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Shift Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 1 year in emergency department License: Current RN license Certifications: ACLS, BLS, ENPC or PALS, TNCC Must-Have: Experience as an Emergency/Trauma Nurse with no less than 2 years experience in a Level 2 trauma centerDescription: 48 hours guaranteed is an option. Unit has 24 beds with a patient ratio of 1:4. Unit staffing includes a unit secretary available 21 hours per day and 5 core RNs. Equipment includes Level 1 fluid warmer, GE monitor system, Artic Sun, Lifepak, and Alaris pumps. Documentation system utilized is Meditech. Scheduling requires working every third weekend with mid-shift options available. Shifts can start as early as 10:00 AM and as late as 1:00 PM. Floating to other units is rare and only occurs if staff have been flexed home. Patient experience standards include the use of AIDET and whiteboards, promoting a positive attitude. Certifications required include ACLS, BLS, ENPC or PALS, TNCC, and NIH. Advanced skills needed include knowledge of trauma care, STEMI care, stroke care, sepsis, and triage. Procedures performed correspond with a Level 2 trauma center. Preferred certifications include CEN or TCRN. Dress code consists of a cobalt blue top and solid black or cobalt blue pants, with closed-toe shoes required.