RN - ER

Job OpportunityShift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AMLocation: Salem, VANumber of Beds: 27Staffing: 50 RNs and 25 MedicsUnit OverviewThis unit operates with the following staffing model:Day Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 5 RNs, 2-3 Medics (increased by 4-5 RNs at 11 AM and 1-2 RNs at 3 PM)Night Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 5 RNs, 2-3 MedicsPatient Ratios4-6 patients per nurseEquipmentEMR: MeditechQualificationsRequired Skills:Completion of 2-3 travel assignments2-3 years of ER experiencePreferred Skills:Experience in high acuity ERsExperience in fast-paced ERs with high volumeFamiliarity with patient ratios of 5:1Typical ProceduresRapid Sequence Intubation (RSI)Sepsis interventionsStroke protocol with tPA administrationCentral line placementCaring for psychiatric patientsTransfers to other facilities (EMTALA compliant)Personality FitIdeal candidates should be:Relaxed and easy-goingFriendly and team-orientedRespectful towards colleagues and patientsCertificationsRequired:BLSACLSPALSTNCCPreferred:ENPCNRPNIH Stroke Scale CertificationAdditional InformationFloating Areas: NoneDress Code: Scrub colors: navy blue or whiteWeekend and On-Call Requirements:No on-call requirementsWeekend shifts: four shifts (Friday or Saturday nights; Saturday or Sunday days) within a four-week scheduling periodPosition AvailabilityNumber of Positions Available: 3Reason for Position Creation: Vacant Position