Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic Emergency Department team. This facility operates as a trauma center with 48 beds that can flex up to 62 beds using hall beds when necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced emergency department environment.
• Maintain a nursing ratio of no more than 1:4 for regular emergency department patients.
• Manage hold assignments with ratios of 4:1 for progressive holds and 5:1 for medical holds.
• Care for behavioral health patients, averaging 6.6 patients per day.
• Coordinate care for patients with a range of medical conditions.
• Utilize clinical skills in phlebotomy, IV starting, and administration of sedation and vasopressors.
• Perform and interpret dysrhythmias, including management and administration of procedural sedation.
• Ensure patient safety by adhering to isolation precautions and other safety protocols.

Shift Requirements

• Available shifts are 3×12 or 4×12 hours.
• Night shifts are required (19:00 – 07:30).
• Willingness to work in a charge nurse role is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience required.
• At least level 2 trauma experience is mandatory.
• Must possess current certifications: ACLS, BCLS, and PALS; NIH and TNCC are preferred.
• Must be willing to float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate locations as needed.

Skills Required

• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias.
• Phlebotomy and starting IVs proficiently.
• Administration of continuous IV sedation and IV vasopressors.
• Experience with CPAP/BiPAP and care for ventilated patients.

If you are a dedicated Registered Nurse with a passion for emergency care, we encourage you to apply and join our committed team in making a difference in patients’ lives.