RN - Emergency Department (ER/ED)

Details

Client Name
Southside Regional Medical Center

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
Emergency Department (ER/ED)

Job ID
37756144

Job Title
RN - Emergency Department (ER/ED)

Weekly Pay
$2074.0


Shift Details

Shift
7p-730a

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
08/31/2026

End Date
01/04/2027

Duration
18 Week(s)


Job Description
ID: 64471153 Shift: Nights (Nights) 3 x 12Hrs Description: Skill Job Description: Be sure to click the blue page icon on the right-side to view Facility and Unit specific details about the position.RN Emergency Department (Harmonized) 740N3A Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The Emergency Department (ED) Registered Nurse (RN) provides, coordinates, plans, and evaluates nursing care, and supervises licensed and unlicensed associates in nursing care delivery within established nursing procedures, professional standards, and organizational policies/philosophies. The ED RN demonstrates the ability to care for a group of patients in a fast-paced, high intensity setting as part of an interprofessional team focused on achieving the best individual patient and population outcomes. The ED RN is responsible for modeling core cultural and safety behaviors to eliminate preventable harm, ensure worker safety and a safe, high quality experience of care. Essential Job Functions In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment and evaluates treatment effectiveness. Administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures. Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments. Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department. Manages and meets the physical and emotional demands of emergency nursing care. Applies knowledge of contemporary emergency nursing practice and future innovations. Applies nursing practice to the care of individuals across the lifespan with perceived or actual physical or emotional alterations, ranging from non-urgent to life threatening that are undiagnosed or require further interventions; care practices include, but are not limited to, medical illness, trauma care, pediatric care, gerontologic care, injury prevention, women s health, mental health issues, and life and limb saving measures. Collaborates with outside agencies in coordinating care (e.g. protective agencies and law enforcement, Local Crisis, Forensics, EMS, transfer centers, pharmacies). Understands and considers while providing care that emergency nursing care is episodic, primary, typically short-term, and occurs in a variety of settings. BSMH nurses are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Licensing/Certification Current RN License in the state in which they are working or covered by compact (required) BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support and PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire) NPR Neonatal Resuscitation Program (preferred) TNCC Trauma Nursing Core Course (preferred) Education Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred) Work Experience 1 year of RN experience (required) Recent Emergency Department or Critical Care experience (preferred) Training EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred) Skills Assigns patient care according to the nursing skill, knowledge, and scope of practice of staff. Orients, facilitates learning experience, and provides education (based upon quality improvement indicators, outcomes, and implementation) to nursing staff and others. Possesses clinical knowledge, skills, and competency to provide evidence-based patient care in accordance with the current standards of practice, policy and procedure, and BSMH mission. Performs comprehensive assessment of patient's clinical condition and psychosocial needs of the patient and their supportive resources. Safely and efficiently develops, implements, and prioritizes plan of care. Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery. Assesses patient's physical and emotional responses to treatment to evaluate effectiveness of intervention and patient outcomes; revises plan of care accordingly. Assists patient and family in coping with patient's illness. Collaborates with others in the delivery of coordinated patient care. Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills. Applies cultural diversity and inclusion principles when caring for patients and their support resources. Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance and acquires information to perform safely. Advances personal and professional growth through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-services, and workshops. Exhibits professionalism through accountability for own and delegated actions. Integrates cost-effective measures into practice and models effective stewardship of available resources. Practices self-care and cultivates resilience in conflict and difficult circumstances. Protects the safety and privacy of all persons. Understanding and utilization of office and clinical technologies. Ability to communicate with patients in a manner they can understand considering their personal preferences. Compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence. Remains calm, adaptive, and collective during an emergency. Applies the nursing process with patients in a variety of illness or injury in all ages and populations requiring triage and prioritization, stabilization, resuscitation, crisis intervention, disaster preparedness/emergency management. Can pivot focus quickly using critical decisions to match the most crucial needs at any moment. Lifesaving equipment (i.e., hypothermia devices, Hand free CPR, rapid infusers, invasive monitoring, etc.) Working Conditions Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse May be required to use physical restraints May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids* May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials* May have periods of constant interruptions * Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control. Physical Requirements Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.):?? 34-66% Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.)??? 34-66% Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.)??? 34-66% Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.)??? 34-66% Stoop/Kneel?? 1-33% Crawling??? 1-33% Climbing??? 1-33% Balance??? 1-33% Bending??? 34-66% Sitting??? 34-66% Walking??? 34-66% Standing?? 34-66% Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination) Perform shift work Maneuver weight of patients Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder Reach above shoulder Repetitive arm/hand movements Finger Dexterity Color Vision Acuity - far Acuity - near Depth perception Use of latex products Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents Exposure to moving mechanical parts Exposure to dust/fumes Exposure to potential electrical shock Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy Exposure to high pitched noises Gaseous risk exposure Patient Population Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures. Neonates (0-4 weeks) Infant (1-12 months) Pediatrics (1-12 years) Adolescents (13-17 years) Additional Notes and Requirements: 18-week contract for 8/31 Orientation (end date 1/2/27),18-week contract for 9/14 Orientation (end date 1/16/27),16-week contract for 9/28 Orientation (end date 1/16/27)Position DetailsRN Emergency Department - 5/26 or 6/8 starts ONLY!NO LOCAL CANDIDATES (must reside outside 50-mile radius)MUST pass EKG Exam at Orientation (Study Guide Available in Simplify Library)EPIC experience very strongly preferred (must be proficient within the last year)Experience in large ED/trauma centers strongly preferredLicensure & Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC required; CPI De-escalation Training required; copy of nursing diploma requiredSchedule: 36-Hr GTE, 12-Hr Nights, 7p-7:30a; every other weekend and one major holiday requiredInterview Process: ITO interviewUnit Specific DetailsUnit Size: 32 beds, 5 recliner chairs (can flex up to 10 hallway beds)Patient Population: Very busy; all ages and medical complaints; daily trauma (located near 3 major highways); includes MVAs, mass casualties, GSWs, stabbings, stroke alerts, and STEMIs;nearby prisons (patients may arrive with guards); behavioral holds (including Alzheimer s patients); occasional pediatric holds awaiting transferEquipment/Skills: Alaris pumps, Panda warmers, Hamilton ventilators, Autopulse, GlideScope, AmbuScope, ultrasound, EKG machine, bladder scanner, cast cutter, Philips monitoring, OmnicellSupport Staff: 2 5 techs per shift; unit secretary; may include LPN support per RN zoneRatio*: 1:4 5Ratios are subject to change based on facility needs and are not guaranteed Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:126


Client Details

Address
200 Medical Park Blvd

City
Petersburg

State
VA

Zip Code
23805