RN - ER

Emergency Department Nurse

This is a 17-week contract position for holiday coverage in a high-acuity emergency department (ED) setting. The ED typically sees a volume of 200 to 250 patients daily and caters to patients of all ages, from neonates to geriatrics.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a high-volume, high-acuity emergency department.
• Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS or ENPC, TNCC.
• Preferred: Pediatric emergency medicine experience.
• Experience with Point of Care Labs is a plus.

Skills Required

• Barcode scanning for medication administration.
• Managing medication drips and blood product administration.
• Triage experience required (must pass the hospital's Triage Test).
• Ability to set up chest tubes and arterial lines.
• Assisting with trauma and code cases.
• Performing splinting and using BiPAP/ventilators.
• Good understanding of ESI (Emergency Severity Index).

Patient Types

The emergency department serves a diverse patient population, including:

• Neonates to geriatrics.
• Level III trauma cases.
• Pediatric medical and trauma cases.
• Stroke cases (administer TNK).
• Cardiac cases (involvement with the cath lab).
• Behavioral health and substance use disorder cases.

Patient Ratios

Patient-to-nurse ratios are typically 1:3 to 1:5, based on patient acuity. The emergency department is organized into different zones, including a fast track area.

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

The EMR system utilized is Epic, and experience with this system is required.

Shift Details

Shifts vary and may include:

• Days: 7 AM to 7 PM, 9 AM to 9 PM.
• Mids: 10 AM to 10 PM, 11 AM to 11 PM, 12 PM to 12 AM, 1 PM to 1 AM, 2 PM to 2 AM.
• Eves: 3 PM to 3 AM, Nights: 7 PM to 7 AM.

Work Schedule

Weekend rotation is required every other weekend, with the possibility of back-to-back weekends. Flexibility in scheduling is needed.

Location

Position available in a community hospital setting located in a major city in the United States.

Client Details Address 2811 Tieton Dr City Yakima State WA Zip Code 98902