RN - ER

Registered Nurse - Emergency DepartmentThe position is for a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department. The unit has 24 beds and averages 130 patients per day. Patient types include stroke, CHF, electrolyte imbalance, arrhythmias, respiratory arrest, sepsis, COPD, falls, and MVCs. The nurse-patient ratio is 1:3-4, and CNA support is available with a ratio of 1:8-10. CNA duties include taking vitals, blood sugar checks, assisting with labs, handling call lights, and maintaining room tidiness. Receptionists and charge nurses are also available for support. Nurses or health care technicians will perform blood draws. There is a 24/7 respiratory therapy service, but ED nurses manage treatments except for continuous nebulizers. A hospitalist is available 24/7 for inpatient holds. Telemetry monitoring is conducted at a central monitor station within the department. Travelers will be required to float to other facilities as needed within the region according to their scope of practice. If floating mid-shift, travelers will be paid for the time spent traveling between facilities while remaining on the clock. Scheduling includes weekend rotations every other week. Holiday expectations involve working 75% of the holidays. Requests for time off can be approved for up to 6 days, excluding holidays, and must be added to the end of the contract if the contracted hours cannot be met. Shift times may vary within a specified range including night shifts from 1900 to 0700. The unit promotes a positive and family-oriented culture.