Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Emergency Room Registered Nurse to provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in emergency care and be capable of managing a diverse patient population with varying degrees of medical needs.

Shift Details

• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift Type: Days, Every Other Weekend (EOW)

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Emergency Room
• Number of Beds: 21
• Patient Ratios: 1:4
• Electronic Medical Records: Cerner
• Common Diagnoses: Standard ED patient population, including chest pain, colds, myocardial infarction (MI), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), and trauma stabilization with transfer procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and manage patient assessments.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including intensivists and hospitalists, to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Read and interpret EKG strips and perform necessary interventions.
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement initiatives and contribute to an effective team environment.

Requirements

• Years of Experience: 2 years in an Emergency Room setting.
• Required Certifications:
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend scheduled.
• Holidays: Must be available to work two of the three major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s).

Orientation and Training

• Facility-wide orientation is held during the first week of employment.
• Floor-specific orientation for 1 to 2 days with a designated preceptor.

Additional Information

• Scrub Color: Navy; under shirts must also be navy, white, or black. Scrub jackets are optional and must be navy.
• Telemetry: Yes, the candidate must be able to read and interpret EKG strips.
• Respiratory Therapy: Available 24/7.
• Pharmacy Services: Available 24/7.
• Self-scheduling is utilized with the ability to access schedules from home and request extra shifts or trades.