Registered Nurse Weekend Emergency Department Evening Shift

RN - ER

Strong experience in the Emergency Room
Ability to work with a varied shift schedule
Prior travel experience is preferred
Description:The emergency room handles a high volume of patients daily.The unit has 22 beds and additional hallway beds as needed.There is no exclusive psych room; however, some non-monitored rooms function as such.Patient volume ranges from 170 to 210 patients each day.ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications are required.Nurse-to-patient ratios typically stand at 1 to 4, depending on patient acuity.The electronic medical record system used is Cerner, specifically FirstNet for Emergency Department operations.Training on the Cerner system is provided for travelers.Charge nurses are present 24/7 and do not take patient assignments.Clinical techs assist with tasks such as EKGs and vital signs during peak times.Security and patient sitters are available as needed.Travelers must participate in weekend shifts every other weekend.Holiday work is rotated with permanent staff.Shift colors are navy blue for scrubs.There is a requirement for floating to other areas as needed.Common patient diagnoses include strokes, sepsis, and conscious sedation, though competency testing may be required for certain procedures.Pain assessment is a priority, with strict follow-up timelines for medication administration.Swift action is emphasized for stroke patients and sepsis protocols.The cancellation policy allows for a limited number of shift cancellations during the assignment.Charting is completed through the designated electronic medical record system.
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