RN - ER

Registered Nurse

The Registered Nurse will be responsible for providing care in the Emergency Room. Daily visits in the Emergency Room are approximately 20. The facility has 7 rooms and beds available for patient care. The nurse-patient ratio is 1:4 for all shifts. General emergency department skills are required, including combined adult and pediatric care. Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias are essential skills. Experience in central line care and management is necessary. Knowledge of IV vasopressors is needed. The nurse should be capable of managing CPAP/BiPAP and ventilated patients. Isolation precautions and triage experience are important. The position may require floating between departments as needed. Weekend coverage is required, at least every other weekend. First-timers are accepted for this position. Pending licenses may be accepted, provided they are finalized before the start date. No restrictions on requested time off, but it should not exceed 7 days. The facility is classified as a critical access hospital with a total of 25 staffed beds. Candidates must live at least 75 miles away from the facility.