RN (Registered Nurse)

Unit Notes
Department: ER/Medsurg/Swing RN - ***MUST HAVE 1 YEAR OF ER EXPERIENCE - MUST HAVE CHARGE EXPERIENCE***
*Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC*
CRITICAL ACCESS EXPERIENCE IS STRONGLY PREFERRED

NO CLINICAL INVOLVEMENT

- Trauma Level? STEMI Receiving? Stroke Center?: Critical Access
- # of Beds/Trauma Bays: ER 2, MS 10
- Nurse:Patient Ratios: ER 1:3-4, MS Days: 1:5. Nights: 1:6
- Common diagnoses/Types of patients: ER: Traumas, Strokes, STEMIs, Chest pains, Respiratory Dx, Lacerations - MS: Peds to geriatrics. Pneumonia, UTIs, observation patients, some short-term swing bed patients as well
- Common drips: Heparin and levophed
- Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: Yes
- Are there nurse aids/EMT/Paramedics/Patient Sitters on each shift? Ratios? Duties?: ER: No, MS: Yes 1:8
- Do you have Tele/Monitor Techs in the ER? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the Tele monitors?: RNs must read and interpret
- Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?): 0630-1900, 1830-0700 // Self/team scheduling
- Weekend Requirements: Every other
- Holiday Requirements: Every third
- Floating Requirements: Will float to between ER/Medsurg/Swing Bed
- How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation?: 1- 12 hour shift
- Additional Notes: Attributes that help make a nurse successful on this unit include teamwork, communication, flexibility, able to work under pressure, and adaptability

Radius Rule: 50 miles AND candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity.
RTO needed upfront (7 or less days per 13 week contract). Additional RTO will not be approved, including after submissions.
Entered On: 12/20/2023