Emergency Department Nurse, Day/Evening Shift

Details
Client Name
St Lukes Meridian Medical Center

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
ER

Job ID
38269916

Weekly Pay
$2268.04

Shift Details
Shift
Variable Shifts - 36 Hours

Scheduled Hours
36

Job Order Details
Start Date
10/12/2026

End Date
01/11/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)

Job Description
Emergency Room Nurse (RN)
Unit Information
The Emergency Room (ER) operates as a Trauma Level IV facility, with STEMI Level I and Stroke Level II designations. The team is actively working towards achieving Level III Trauma designation and is currently managing Level III patients.

Number of Beds/Trauma Bays: 45 beds, including 4 hallway beds, 4 vertical rooms, 1 trauma bay, 1 resuscitation bay, and 1 cardiac room.
Fast Track: Vertical space with rapid assessment capabilities.
Triage Area: A separate triage area is available; travelers are not involved in triaging.
Patient Holding Areas: Patient holds are intermixed within the ER.
Psych/Seclusion Rooms: 4 psych rooms included within the 45 beds, with 1:1 sitters for these patients.
Security: In-house security available 24/7 within the ER.
Position Overview
As an Emergency Room Nurse, you will be an essential part of a dynamic team dedicated to providing high-quality care in a fast-paced environment. You will treat an average of 170 patients daily, including both pediatric and adult populations, focusing on a variety of high acuity cases, such as strokes and STEMIs.
Responsibilities
Assess and triage patients in a timely manner.
Administer medications and manage common drips such as Nicardipine, Propofol, Fentanyl, Norepinephrine, Nitro, Versed, and Precedex.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians and advanced practice providers.
Perform appropriate interventions for emergency conditions, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
Maintain accurate documentation and effectively communicate with patients and families.
Qualifications
Must possess a valid nursing license as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, TNCC, PALS, and ENPC.
A minimum of 2.5 years of Emergency Department experience is required.
Experience from a larger urban hospital setting is preferred; trauma experience is also preferred.
Nurse-Patient Ratios
The nurse-to-patient ratio is between 1:4 to 1:5, ensuring optimal patient care.
Team and Support Structure
Each shift will have at least one physician and one advanced practice provider (APP), with up to six providers available at peak times.
A charge nurse is present on each shift and does not carry patient assignments.
Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and patient sitters are available, with a staffing ratio of 1:5 to 1:9.
Respiratory therapists are available 24/7 to provide necessary interventions, including ABGs and breathing treatments.
Registered Nurses are responsible for reading and interpreting telemetry.
Phlebotomy services are provided by RNs and CNAs, in addition to designated phlebotomists.
Shifts and Scheduling

• 12-hour shifts available, with varying start times including morning and evening shifts.
• Weekend requirement is a minimum of 4 Saturdays/Sundays every 6 weeks.
• Holiday coverage is required as needed.
• No on-call or standby requirements.
• Floating to other emergency departments may occur, though it is rare.

City
Meridian

State
ID

Zip Code
83642