RN - ER

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Emergency Room/Med-Surg

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Nights

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum of 3 years in ER and 2 years in Med-Surg

License: Active Compact or State License required

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC

Must-Have:

2 years of experience in ER2 years of experience in Med-Surg Critical Access Client experience preferred EPIC experience preferred

Description:

The Registered Nurse works alongside another RN to care for med/surg, outpatient, and emergency department patients.

RNs perform typical nursing procedures, including but not limited to IV starts and Foley catheter insertions.

Equipment utilized includes EPIC, Philips central monitor/telemetry, and Lifepak 15.A medication system is not used in this facility.

Staffing typically includes 2 RNs and either a PCT or LPN as a third person.

Floating is required between med/surg, outpatient, and emergency department.

The unit has 10 patient rooms and averages close to 4 patients per day.

The nurse to patient ratio averages between 1:2 and 1:3, but may reach a maximum of 1:6.The dress code is navy scrubs.

Individualized training is available to meet the needs of the incoming nurse.

All nurses on floor duty are expected to be able to cover the ER.Flexibility is available regarding charge nurse responsibilities.

Cancellation policies apply as per guidelines.

Charting is completed using an electronic system.