Emergency Department Nurse

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Department Nurse to provide high-quality care to patients in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in emergency nursing, including pediatrics, and will be prepared to handle a diverse patient demographic ranging from newborns to geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to all assigned patients in the Emergency Department.
• Handle various patient conditions, including stroke, sepsis, trauma, myocardial infarction, cardiac arrest, and respiratory failure.
• Utilize specialty equipment such as Rapid Infusor and Arctic Sun.
• Be prepared to float to different areas within the emergency unit as needed.
• Assist in the triage process and manage patient flow effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Emergency Nursing with pediatric exposure.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in New York and active verification with NURSYS.
• Current certifications: AHA ACLS, BLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC (TNCC must be in hand).
• Experience working with EMR systems, specifically EPIC.
• Strong documentation of travel nursing experience is required.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and handle multiple priorities effectively.

Unit Specifics

This Emergency Department features:

• 64 total beds, including:
• 2 Triage beds
• 40 Acute care beds
• 6 Super track beds
• 2 Trauma beds
• 10 Clinical Decision Unit beds
• 6 Psychiatric beds

Candidates should be prepared to provide care across a variety of specializations and demonstrate a commitment to excellent patient care and teamwork.

Shift Information

The position requires availability for a 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM shift, with the understanding that block scheduling is not guaranteed.

We welcome qualified applicants to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to patient care in a dynamic Emergency Department setting.