Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

The Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) provides critical care in a fast-paced emergency department environment. This role involves delivering high-quality patient care, managing a variety of medical situations, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Shift Details

• 3×12 Variable shifts available
• Night Shift: 19:00 – 07:30
• Day Shift: 07:00 – 19:00
• Weekend Requirements: At least every other weekend, may vary based on departmental needs

Floating Requirements

Occasional floating between multiple locations within the region may be expected based on operational needs.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Required Certifications:
  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • NIHSS
  • PALS

Key Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care for a variety of patient conditions including sepsis, acute myocardial infarction (AMI), respiratory distress, abdominal pain, bone fractures, heart failure, chest pain, and stroke.
• Assist in psych and substance use disorder interventions, primarily focusing on inpatient cases.
• Manage involuntary status patients, medical psych situations, restraints, seclusion, and voluntary status patients as required.
• Administer care for approximately 10% pediatric cases.

Required Skills

• Administer breathing treatments and setup/care for chest tubes.
• Provide CPAP/BiPap, RSI (Rapid Sequence Intubation), and tracheostomy care.
• Conduct cardioversion and defibrillation procedures.
• Utilize warming blankets as appropriate.
• Obtain 12 Lead ECGs and manage drains and feeding tubes.
• Perform PICC and central line care, including Port-A-Cath and vascular device access.
• Administer medication via syringe pumps and handle triple lumen catheter care.

Additional Information

No ICU or Labor & Delivery experience is required for this position. Candidates should be adaptable and ready to provide high-quality care to diverse patient populations in the emergency department setting.