RN - ED

RN - ED
• About Facility:
• 8800 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28262
• 130 Licensed Beds
• Stroke Center
• Not Trauma designated - trauma patients transferred to CMC Main after stabilization
• Not a Teaching hospital
• Radius rule: Traveler's permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit
• Unit Information:
• Beds: 34 beds/32 vertical care areas
• Minimum Years of Experience required: 2 years ED RN experience
• Will you accept a first-time traveler: not preferred, will consider
• Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
• This ED sees on average 200+ patients per day - very busy, fast paced, acute unit
• All ages
• Heavy trauma stabilization - GSW, stabbings; Heavy mental health/homeless/drug and ETOH addicted population
• All typical ED diagnoses - Stroke, Respiratory illness, chest pain, abdominal pain, DM/DKA, etc.
• Patient Ratios:
• RN: Variable but typically 1:4
• LPN: Variable but typically 1:4
• CNA: 1:20
• Required License, National Certification, Certs (BLS, ACLS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Driver's License and/or Insurance:
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, CPI (required)
• TNCC (preferred)
• Skills required:
• To care for adult and pediatric patients experiencing medical emergencies
• General ED Skillset to include but not limited to - Cardiac rhythm interpretation, experience with critical care drips, PIV starts, TNK/TPA administration, conscious sedation
• Support within the Department:
• CNA
• Receptionist
• Charge nurse
• Technology/Equipment:
• EMR: EPIC
• IV Pump: Alaris
• Med dispensing: Omnicell
• Monitors: Phillips
• Floating:
• Will be required to float per region needs - will require floating to all facilities listed below, as needed, within scope of practice - DECLINE if not agreeable
• Region 1 - Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, any Freestanding ED within Region, Lake Norman, Central Division (CMC Main + Mercy + LCH)
• If floating mid-shift, Traveler will be paid for the time traveling between facilities (will remain on the clock)
• Orientation (facility and unit) :
• NEO
• 2 days departmental
• Scheduling:
• Weekend rotation: every other
• No call required
• Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays
• RTO: Can approve up to 6 days off, excluding holidays - must add time to the end of the contract if unable to meet contracted hours
• Shift times: varies - shift will be on requisition
• Schedule cycle: 6 weeks
• Other notes:
• Scrub Color: Navy
• Parking: Free
• Unit Culture: Teamwork