RN - ER

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Emergency Department

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: 12-Hour Night Shift

Hours per Shift: 36

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: RN License required

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, TNCC/TNS, CPI or MOAB required

Must-Have: Critical care level skill set

Description:

Facility is a Level IV Trauma Center.

Facility has a Primary Stroke Center designation.

Accredited Chest Pain Center is available.

Active Forensic Nursing program with RN on-call 24/7 for these cases.

Total beds: 74, including general information of 21 beds plus a 6-bed annex.

Experience required is a minimum of 2 years.

First-time travelers are welcomed.

Patient types include all ages.

Patient ratios are RN to patient 1:4 for both days and nights.

Tech to patient ratio is 1:8 for both days and nights.

Support on the unit includes a charge nurse with a reduced patient assignment.

Clientist coverage is available in-house 24/7.Emergency Department physician is available in-house 24/7.Support staff includes a Health Unit Coordinator available 24/7.Phlebotomy assistance is provided for peripheral blood draws.

Nursing station has telemetry monitoring without a dedicated tele tech.

Charting system utilized is electronic medical records.

IV pumps used are Alaris.

Medication dispensing system is Pyxis.

GE monitors are available.

No floating is required.

Weekend rotation includes working 1 weekend per month.

Time off requests can be approved for up to 7 days.

There is no call required.

Holiday expectations are not applicable.

Scrub color should be any solid professional color, avoiding graphics, logos, and designs.