RN - ED

About the Facility 457 licensed beds Trauma Level III Teaching Hospital Chest Pain Center Stroke Center of Excellence Bariatric Center of Excellence Radius rule: Traveler's permanent address must be at least 50 miles outside the home unit Unit Information Minimum Experience Required: ED RN: At least 2 years of emergency department experience (Resource Team) First-Time Travelers: Not preferred but will be considered (Resource Team) Patient Types / Common Diagnoses Trauma Level III cases such as gunshot wounds, stabbings, motor vehicle accidents, and falls Stroke, heart failure, chest pain Patients needing fluid resuscitation or blood products Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cardiac catheterization pre-procedure Alcohol withdrawal (ETOH/CIWA), intravenous drug abuse (IVDA), mental health conditions Respiratory illnesses, gastrointestinal disorders, and infections Liver failure, acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease (CKD) Patient Ratios RN to patient ratio is up to 1:5, depending on patient acuity. Licenses and Certifications Required ED RN: Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, CPI; TNCC is preferred Required Skills ED RN: Experience in trauma and stroke care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and conscious sedation Skilled in peripheral IV starts, chest tube management, nasogastric tube placement, and drain/tube management Competent in managing critical care drips and blood administration Department Support CNA support with variable ratios Receptionist/Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) 24/7 Charge nurse, may or may not have patient assignments IV/VAT Team Respiratory Therapist available 24/7 Hospitalist coverage 24/7 Emergency Department Physicians Technology and Equipment Electronic Medical Record system: EPIC IV Pumps: Alaris Medication dispensing: Omnicell Patient monitors: Phillips Floating Requirements Floating within the region is required and may include multiple facilities as needed, within scope of practice. Candidates unwilling to float should decline. The region includes various hospitals and freestanding emergency departments in the area. If floating mid-shift, travel time between facilities will be compensated and counted as paid time. Orientation New Employee Orientation (NEO) Two days of departmental orientation Scheduling Weekend rotation every other weekend No on-call duties for travelers Travelers expected to work 75% of holidays Request time off (RTO) can be approved up to 6 days excluding holidays; additional time off requires contract extension to meet hours Additional Information Scrub color: Navy Parking: Free Shift Requirements Minimum of 2 years emergency department experience with certifications including BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and CPI. #J-18808-Ljbffr