Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Clinical Interviewing

Level II Trauma Center Level IV NICU Beds: 60 (21 Inpatient Holding; 2 Psych Rooms, 14 Hall Spaces) Avg 140-150 patients per day. Experience: 1 yr strong ED experience First-time traveler: No Patient Types: Patient types from peds to geriatrics Trauma, GSW, sepsis, COVID, STEMI, Stroke, DKA, mental health, respiratory issues, Adult Psych, chest pain High acuity receiving facility Patient Ratios: 1:4 Can flex 1:5 if low acuity patient Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, CPI/MOAB, Traveler Competency Exam Skills Required: General ED experience: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV skills, and basic ED knowledge of drips and med administration, procedural sedation, blood administration, cardiac medications Support on the Unit: ER tech– glucose checks, assisting with splinting Charge nurse: rarely takes an assignment Resource/Float Nurse (pending staffing) RT -24/7 ED Educator Security for safety 24/7 House Supervisor 24/7 Pharmacy 24/7: assists in codes Charting System/Equipment: EMR: Epic IV Pumps: Alaris Medication dispensing system: Pyxis Central and bedside Telemetry monitoring at the nursing station; no tele tech Floating: None Orientation: 1st day: NEO (badge, EPIC training if needed), meet with educator 3-4, 12-hr shift with a preceptor (on assigned shift) Traveler Telemetry Competency Required Required to be completed and passed prior to start. SimpliFi Compliance is responsible for grading this exam. Scheduling: If day/mid or night/mid– may switch during the contract, but would be the same shift for 6-week block Cannot guarantee block scheduling, but try to or make it staff friendly Weekend rotation – Every other Can we approve time off: Up to 5 days No on-call Holiday Expectations: 3 of 5 major (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, NYE, New Years Day) Other notes: Scrub Color: Any scrub colors, as long it is professional Piercings – modest/studs only, Tattoos- not offensive Parking: Free parking in designated areas Culture: Traveler friendly- many travelers extend. Fast-paced, team-oriented