Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong clinical background and experience in a Level III Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center, providing high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an emergency department setting
• Comfortable working with both adult and pediatric patients
• Experience in managing patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Proficient in the interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Strong skills in IV administration, including vasopressors and continuous sedation
• Ability to manage a wide range of conditions including CVA, neuro-trauma, spinal cord injuries, and more
• Experience with blood product administration and central line care
• Proficient in phlebotomy and starting IVs
• Ability to work with ventilated patients and in trauma situations, including gunshot wounds and traumatic amputations
• Understanding of mental and behavioral health conditions
• Skills in identifying and reporting abuse, infections, and other acute conditions

Certifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

Preferred Skills and Certifications

• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
• Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, 36 or 48 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (2 weekends in a 4-week posted schedule)
• Patient Ratio Experience: 1:5

Unit Systems

• Medication and documentation using EPIC
• Medication dispensing via Pyxis
• Communication utilizing SBAR

Orientation

New hires will receive 24 hours of orientation tailored to the department and position.