RN - ER/Emergency Room

Unit Notes
Department: ER

- Level I Trauma Center, Pediatric Certified by State, Comprehensive Stroke Center
- # of Beds/Trauma Bays: 20 beds, 5 Trauma, 10 OBS, and hallway beds
- Do you have a Fast Track?: Yes- 6 beds
- Do you have a separate Triage area?: 3 triage beds
- Is Security in-house 24/7? Housed in the ER?: Yes
- Ratios: 1:4 in zones, 1:6 in Fast Track, 1:5 in OBS, 1:1 ICU/Trauma
- Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Trauma, sepsis, chest pain, SOB, strokes-TPA
- Common drips: All common drips seen in level I trauma ERs
- ED Physician &/or Mid-Levels staffed?: Yes both are staffed
- Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift?: Yes there is a charge nurse
- Are there nurse aids/EMT/Paramedics/Patient Sitters on each shift? Ratios? Duties?: Yes- 1:10 in OBS, 1:20 in main ED
- Do you have Tele/Monitor Techs in the ER? Are RNs required to read their own strips?: Yes, RNs must read and interpret
- Shifts & Scheduling: 0700-1900, 0900-2100, 1100-2300, 1500-0300, 1900-0700 // Leadership will make schedule
- Weekend Requirements: Varies based on department needs
- Holiday Requirements: Varies based on department needs
- Floating Requirements: Will float to OBS unit and Freestanding Creighton ER at least once a week


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