RN - ER

Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN)The Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing high-quality care to patients in a fast-paced environment. This role requires strong clinical skills and the ability to handle critical situations effectively. The RN will work as part of a dedicated team, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.Required Skills, Certifications, and ExperienceMinimum Years of Experience: 2-3 years in emergency departmentTraveler Experience: Accepts first-time travelersLocal Candidates: AcceptedCore Skills: IV StartTriageTelemetryConscious SedationInterpretation and Management of DysrhythmiasProcedural Sedation AdministrationCertifications: ACLSBCLSNIH Stroke ScalePALSMOAB (training offered)Preferred Skills, Certifications, and ExperienceSkills: Critical care patientsTrauma experienceTriageBoarding inpatientsCertifications: ENPCTNCCJob DetailsPatient Ratios: 1:4, with flexibility based on acuityHours: 36 hours per weekContract Length: 13 weeksShift: 12-hour nights (18:45 - 07:15)RTO: Maximum of 7 days for acceptanceWeekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)Patient Diagnoses and Unit DetailsThis role is set in a community hospital environment, managing a wide range of patient conditions. The emergency unit is stroke certified, providing immediate care like t-PA and TNK and facilitating transfers for further intervention. There are no trauma services on-site; patients requiring such care will be transferred accordingly. The unit caters to patients across the entire age spectrum.Special Equipment and Systems UsedAlaris IV PumpsMedication and lab specimen scanning systemsUnit Systems: Pyxis, EPICOrientation and ScrubsOrientation: 2 shifts of 12 hours each; the first week includes daily classesScrubs: Navy and/or WhiteAdditional NotesAll candidates must pass EKG testing prior to the start of this specialty role.