RN - ER

Emergency Department Nurse

Location:

Puyallup, WA

Facility Type:
Level III Trauma Center

Licensed Beds: 375

Emergency Department Beds: 46 (including 5 Safe Psych rooms)

Average Daily Patient Volume: 200 patients

Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department experience required.

First-time travelers welcomed.

The Emergency Department caters to a diverse patient demographic ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics. Common patient presentations include:

• Trauma
• Gunshot Wounds (GSW)
• Sepsis
• COVID-19
• STEMI (high volume)
• Stroke
• Diabetic Keto acidosis (DKA)
• Mental health issues
• Respiratory problems
• Geriatric cases (falls and STEMI)
• Adult Psychiatry

Day shifts: 1:4-5 (with flexibility to 5 based on acuity and staffing levels)

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Crisis Prevention Institute/Management of Aggressive Behavior (CPI/MOAB)

• General Emergency Department experience including:
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Intravenous (IV) skills
• Fundamental knowledge of intravenous medication administration and drips
• Procedural sedation
• Blood product administration
• TNK administration (preferred)
• Cardiac medication management
• Recent experience with the EPIC electronic health record system is required.

• Emergency Department Technicians support with glucose checks and iStat measurements.
• 24/7 Respiratory Therapy availability.
• Emergency Department Educator on-site.
• Security is enhanced for patient and staff safety, available 24/7.
• House Supervisor present around the clock.
• Dedicated Social Work Services available in the Emergency Department.
• Pharmacy support 24/7 for sedation medication and code assistance.

• EPIC electronic health record system (recent experience required)
• Alaris IV pumps
• Pyxis medication dispensing system
• Central and bedside telemetry monitoring

• Day 1:
  New employee orientation, EPIC training (if needed), and mental health area rotation.
• Day 2:
  Shadowing on a 12-hour shift with a preceptor.

Note:

Telemetry competency must be completed and passed before starting the position. Compliance with training and exams is handled by designated compliance personnel.

• Shifts:
  
  Days/Mids (0700, 1100) and Mids/Nights (1500, 1900) available.
• Work scheduled in a block of a week at a time, but shifts are subject to change based on department needs.
• Scheduling is sensitive to individual preferences, with a schedule provided three weeks in advance.
• Weekend shifts may vary according to unit needs.

Client Details Address 401 15th Ave SE City Puyallup State WA Zip Code 98372