Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our team in a busy Level 1 Trauma environment. This position requires a commitment to flexible scheduling and a willingness to float to various units as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in accordance with established protocols and standards.
• Titrate drips and manage diverse patient conditions including heart failure, STEMI, pulmonary emboli, and arrhythmias.
• Utilize advanced clinical skills for patients on ventilators, pressors, and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Support patient management during critical care scenarios, including the administration of IABP, Impella, and CRRT.
• Maintain accurate documentation using EPIC.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience in a fast-paced hospital setting.
• Previous travel experience and familiarity with busy unit operations are preferred.
• Ability to float to similar units as needed.
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS.

Work Environment

The unit has 18 beds with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2 and occasional 1:1 care. A charge nurse is present on each shift, although the goal is for them to be free of assignments. Patient care assistants are available minimally to support nurses with tasks such as hygiene and patient monitoring.

Operational Details

• Shifts are typically 12 hours, with mandatory weekend coverage every other week.
• Holiday coverage is also required, with expectation for days before and after holidays to be worked as needed.
• Shift orientation includes two full shifts to facilitate onboarding to unit-specific practices.
• Dress code comprises teal tops and bottoms with appropriate non-terrycloth jackets.

Skills and Experience

• Experience with cardiac interventions, including managing titratable drips such as epinephrine and norepinephrine.
• Ability to troubleshoot and intervene with respiratory equipment as needed.
• Proven competence in the interpretation of telemetry monitor strips.

If you are a dedicated RN looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity in a dynamic healthcare setting, we encourage you to apply. Join us in delivering exceptional care to patients in their most critical moments.