Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Overview

We are seeking dedicated registered nurses to join our emergency department team. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 2 years of experience in a Level III Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center. This position requires expertise in a variety of emergency situations and the ability to manage patients with multisystem organ dysfunction.

Essential Skills and Experience

• General Emergency Department experience with combined adult and pediatric patients.
• Proficient in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias.
• Skilled in blood product administration, central line care, and phlebotomy.
• Adept in starting IVs and managing continuous IV sedation and IV vasopressors.
• Experienced in handling cases related to CVA, neuro-trauma, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury.
• Knowledgeable in the management of orthopedic trauma, abdominal pain, asthma, burns, epiglottitis, head injuries, and hyperglycemia.
• Capable of identifying and reporting suspected abuse, infections, and mental/behavioral health conditions.
• Experience with respiratory infections, seizures, urinary tract infections, and care for ventilated patients.
• Competency in dealing with trauma cases such as gunshot wounds and traumatic amputations.

Certifications Required

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Conflict Prevention Intervention (CPI)
• Trauma Care Advanced Resuscitation (TCAR)

Job Details

• Shift: Night shifts available (36 or 48 hours)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (2 weekends out of a 4-week schedule)
• Patient Ratio: 1:5

Unit Systems

Familiarity with EPIC for documentation, Pyxis for medication management, and SBAR for communication is preferred.

Orientation

New hires will undergo a 24-hour orientation to familiarize themselves with department protocols and systems.