Registered Nurse / Emergency Room

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Room team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the Emergency Department, ensuring the health and safety of patients.
• Float within scope as necessary to meet facility needs, including two rapid evaluation units for urgent and critical care.
• Support two locked units in the Emergency Department focusing on Behavioral Health care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Assess and monitor patients’ conditions, documenting changes and treatments accurately.
• Adhere to facility protocols and emergency procedures effectively.

Schedule

This position involves working 3 consecutive 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM. Weekend coverage is required, specifically every other Saturday and Sunday. Holiday coverage is also mandatory during the contract period, with the option for one pre-approved time-off request.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of Emergency Department experience is required. Candidates with 2 years of Level I or Level II trauma experience may be considered.
• Precepting and training experience is preferred.
• Must hold current certifications in ACLS, BLS, NIH, and PALS.
• Completion of Prophecy Relias Advanced Emergency Department assessment is required.
• A minimum of 4 hours of annual stroke CEs is mandatory, and CEN certification is preferred.
• A valid Maryland or compact RN license is required upon submission.

Patient Care

The Emergency Department comprises 54 beds and typically manages approximately 120 visits per day, caring for neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. The department is recognized as a Primary Stroke Center with Gold Plus recognition from the American Heart Association. Care-management and behavioral health support services are available for patient needs.

Additional Information

• Hospital scrubs are navy blue.
• Charting is conducted using Cerner, including FirstNet and Launch systems.