Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) to join a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment. This role requires adaptability in scheduling and a commitment to providing high-quality patient care in the emergency department.

Shift Details

• Job Shift: Evening, Night
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 72 hours per two weeks
• Must be willing to work an alternate work week schedule (48/24 vs 36/36)

Position Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Emergency Room nursing
• Required Certifications:
  • ACLS
  • BLS Certification
  • ENPC or PALS
  • NIHSS
  • TNCC

Unit Information

The Emergency Room includes:

• A separate triage area with 2 rooms
• Designated psych hold rooms, including 2 psych hold rooms separate from the main emergency department
• In-house security available
• A team of both ED Physicians and Mid-Levels
• ED Technicians and sitters to support nursing staff

Common Patient Diagnoses

• Chest Pain (CP)
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
• Trauma
• Stroke

Required Skills

Candidates should have experience in managing:

• Mental health emergencies
• Alcohol-related incidents
• Drug overdoses

Technology and Equipment

• Utilization of EPIC for Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Access to Pyxis for medication management
• RT Equipment including Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, etc.
• Monitor Techs available 24/7; each room equipped with Spacelabs monitors
• X-Ray and CT services available on-site; transport provided
• Phlebotomy performed by both nurses and dedicated phlebotomy staff

Additional Information

• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: At least one major holiday off, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, Independence Day, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day
• No on-call or standby requirements
• No floating to other units
• Scrub Color: Any scrubs allowed, no specific uniforms required
• At least 2 days of orientation provided before starting in the rotation

If you are an experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse looking to make a difference in patient care, we encourage you to apply. Your adaptability and commitment to quality care will be highly valued in this role.