RN - ER

Registered Nurse (RN)

We are seeking dedicated Registered Nurses (RNs) with emergency department (ED) experience to join our dynamic team. As a nurse in our ED, you will provide high-quality care to a diverse patient population, ranging from neonates to geriatric patients with minor to critical conditions.

Our Emergency Department is equipped with:

• Main ED: 33 beds
• Trauma/Resuscitation: 8 beds
• Behavioral Health Rooms: 4 (can be converted to Medical)
• Vertical Care Area: for ESI 3 and ESI 4 patients, with additional capacity available as needed

You will encounter a variety of cases, including but not limited to:

• Sepsis
• Diabetic Keto acidosis (DKA)
• Respiratory Illness
• GI bleeds requiring blood products
• Heavy trauma cases as part of a Level 2 trauma center
• Stroke patients

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of ED experience preferred (excluding travel experience)
• If having 1.5 years of ED experience, candidates with at least 2 years of experience in another setting will be considered upon management approval
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, TNCC, and PALS; CPI or MAB/MOAB preferred

Responsibilities:

• Triage and prioritize care for a diverse array of patient needs
• Provide care to all patient types, employing critical thinking and effective communication skills
• Handle various patient cases including sexual assault survivors with proper evidence collection procedures
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care
• Participate in orientation and training for new team members as needed

Patient Care Ratios:

• RN: 1:4-5 patients
• LPN: 1:4-5 patients
• ED Tech: 1:10 patients

Schedule & Orientation:

• Day and evening shifts
• Variable scheduling, with potential weekend shifts

Initial training includes:

• 8 hours of facility orientation
• 4 hours of ED-specific training
• Minimum of 2 shifts on the unit for hands-on experience

The nursing team will be supported by:

• ED Technicians
• Charge Nurse coverage 24/7
• 24/7 physician and hospitalist coverage
• Access to a Rapid Response Team and Nursing Supervisor

Position is located in a busy metropolitan area in City, State.

Client Details Address 353 Fairmont Blvd City Rapid City State SD Zip Code 57701 Trauma Level Level 2