RN - ER
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Emergency Department
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour Night Shift
Hours per Shift: 36
Experience: Minimum 2 years
License: Registered Nurse
Certifications:
BLSACLSNIHSSTNCCPALSDe-escalation training (MOAB or CPI)
Must-Have
Skills:
General Emergency Department skillset
Chest tubes
Drip administration IV starts
PhlebotomyEKGsCardiac rhythm interpretation
Description:
This role involves working in a 12-bed emergency department unit.
The unit often accommodates hallway beds due to staffing needs.
On the night shift, staffing consists of 5 RNs and 1 paramedic until 2300 hours.
After 2300 hours, staffing reduces to 4 RNs and 1 paramedic.
From 0100 to 0700 hours, staffing is provided by 3 RNs and 1 paramedic.
Patient types range from neonates to geriatrics with various illnesses.
The majority of patients are adults.
Patient ratios are typically 1:5, with occasional 1:6 based on acuity.
The unit is supported by a CNA with a 1:12 ratio.
There is no titled Charge Nurse; however, the resource and lead RNs function as support.
RNs on the unit will perform phlebotomy at the bedside.
Respiratory therapy is available in-house 24/7.There are hospitalists in-house 24/7.Telemetry is provided at the bedside and nursing station, but no telemetry tech is available.
Charting is done using an electronic medical record system.
Weekend rotation is required, and time off requests will be considered based on departmental staffing needs.
Holiday expectations will vary based on unit requirements.
Scrub color is flexible.
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