RN - ER

Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in providing high-quality care to patients with a variety of emergency medical needs.

Unit Information

• Beds: 32
• Census: Average patients per day - not specified
• Minimum Years of Experience Required:
  • Traditional Traveler: 2+ years of Emergency Department experience
  • CAP: 4 years minimum
• First-time travelers are not accepted.

Patient Types and Common Diagnoses

• General Emergency Department complaints
• Abdominal pain
• Chest pain
• Shortness of breath (SOB)
• Behavioral health patients
• Geriatrics
• Occasional pediatrics and labor & delivery, typically referred to other facilities

Patient Ratios

• Registered Nurse (RN): 1:4
• Patient Care Technician (PCT): 1:6-12

Required Certifications and Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• MOAB 1 & 2 or CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)

Skills Required

• Proficient in general emergency department skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work as a team player

Department Support

• 24/7 PCT support
• 24/7 Receptionist/Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)
• Charge nurse (does not take patients)
• 24/7 Respiratory Therapist (RT)
• 24/7 Hospitalist support
• Emergency Department physicians and mid-level providers available
• Lab draws performed by phlebotomy, nurses, and techs

Technology and Equipment

• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC
• IV Pump: Alaris
• Medication dispensing: Pyxis

Floating Requirements

Possible floating between multiple locations in the region.

Orientation and Scheduling

• General hospital orientation followed by 1-2 shifts on the unit and 2-3 independently to learn the facility's processes.
• CAP program involves working "in the numbers" for 2-3 weeks to learn unit flow before pairing with a resident.
• Weekend rotation: every other weekend.
• Holiday expectations: On an as-needed basis per unit.
• Request Time Off (RTO) approval: Up to 7 days; additional days require email notification to Nurse Manager.

Shift Times

• 0600-1830
• 0900-2130
• 1100-2330
• 1200-0000
• 1500-0330
• 1800-0630

Additional Notes

• Scrub color: Any
• Parking: Free

If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply for this opportunity to become a vital part of our team.