Registered Nurse Emergency Room Second Shift

Registered Nurse - Emergency RoomSpecialty: Emergency RoomDuration: 13 weeksShift: 12-Hour NightsHours per Shift: 36 hours per weekExperience: 2 yearsLicense: RequiredCertifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSSMust-Have: Minimum 2 years of experience in Emergency Room settingsDescription: This position requires working in a Level IV Emergency Room. The average number of patients per day is between 125 and 150. The facility consists of 32 total beds, 2 trauma bays, and 2 seclusion rooms. Nurse-to-patient ratios vary from 1:4 to 1:5 depending on patient acuity. Nurses will work alongside ED techs, EMTs, and security personnel. There is a central monitoring station, and nurses must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips. Lab draws can be performed by RNs and ED techs. There are dedicated pharmacists available during evening shifts. Nurse scheduling is managed six weeks in advance. Floating is limited to within the designated emergency room region. Common patient diagnoses include general emergency room cases, stroke, and major trauma. Candidates with triage experience may be required to take a triage test. There is a rotation for holiday coverage with permanent staff.