RN - ER

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Profession: RN (Registered Nurse) Specialty: Emergency Room Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Nights Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience License: Active Registered Nurse license Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS required. TNCC and NIHSS preferred. Must-Have: Travelers must have at least 2 years of ED experience. Prior trauma experience is preferred.

Description: Level 4 trauma center. STEMI receiving facility. Not a designated stroke center; has a telestroke partnership since 2015. Patients are transferred to higher-level trauma centers as needed. The Emergency Department has a total of 15 main beds and 6 beds in a fast-track area. There are two triage rooms. Travelers are allowed to triage patients at the bedside. ED holds are intermixed with regular ED patients. A dedicated psych/seclusion room is available. Security is present in the building 24/7. On average, the ER treats approximately 95 patients per day. Nurse to patient ratios are typically 1:4, occasionally 1:5. Common diagnoses include chest pain, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, falls, stroke-like symptoms, altered mental status, and back pain. Nursing staff must be comfortable titrating critical drips such as norepinephrine, propofol, diltiazem, heparin, epinephrine, midazolam, fentanyl, amiodarone, and phenylephrine. Typically, there are 3 ED physicians on duty for 24 hours, alongside one mid-level provider running the fast-track area. One charge nurse is assigned for each shift, and the charge nurse takes an assignment. There are 3 ED techs available for 24 hours, performing duties such as EKGs, urine point-of-care testing, and patient transport. Respiratory Therapy is available 24/7 but assigned to another unit. Respiratory Therapists are responsible for vent and BiPAP management. Registered Nurses draw all labs except for type-and-cross/screen performed by phlebotomy. A modified self-scheduling system is utilized, with a 4-week schedule made in advance. Weekend requirements involve working every other weekend. Holidays may involve participating in a holiday rotation. There is no on-call requirement. ED staff does not float to other units. Scrub color is navy blue. There are 1-3 days of unit-specific orientation with a preceptor. The charting system utilized is Cerner.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry‑leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

About Cynet Health: Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest‑growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct‑hire, and non‑clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long‑term care facilities, labs and more. We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by BluePipes, recognized among the fastest‑growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.

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