Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our emergency department team. This position involves providing high-quality care in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, managing various patient conditions with a focus on trauma care.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver emergency care in a modern trauma center.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort while adhering to best practices and protocols.
• Utilize advanced nursing techniques in both adult and pediatric emergency situations.
• Conduct assessments and provide care for behavioral health patients.
• Float to various hospital areas or nearby affiliate locations as required.

Shift Requirements

• Available for 3×12 or 4×12 shifts.
• Must be willing to work in a charge nurse role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience with at least Level 2 trauma experience.
• Current certifications: ACLS, BCLS, PALS; NIH and TNCC preferred.
• Proficient in managing dysrhythmias, IV placement, continuous IV sedation, and procedural sedation.
• Experience with CPAP/BiPAP and care for ventilated patients.

Unit Information

The emergency department consists of 48 beds, with the capacity to expand to 62 using hall beds as needed. The patient-to-nurse ratio is designed to maintain safety and efficacy, with a maximum of 1:4 for regular emergency department patients and 4:1 for progressive holds, and 5:1 for medical holds. The department sees an average of 6.6 behavioral health patients daily, requiring a compassionate approach to care.