Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN)

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for providing high-quality care to patients in need.

Unit Information

• Trauma Level: IV, STEMI Level I, Stroke Level II (currently pursuing Level III Trauma designation)
• Number of Beds: 45 (including 4 hallway beds, 4 vertical rooms, 1 trauma bay, 1 resuscitation bay, and 1 cardiac room)
• Fast Track: Yes, with vertical space for rapid assessment
• Triage Area: Separate triage area; traveling nurses do not participate in triage
• Psych/Seclusion Rooms: 4 dedicated rooms for psychiatric patients, with 1:1 sitters provided

Patient Care

• Average Patient Volume: 170 patients per day
• Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:4-5
• Common Diagnoses: Stroke, STEMI, trauma, abdominal pain, and high acuity ESI level I patients. Pediatric stabilization with transfer for higher care as needed.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care in the emergency department setting.
• Utilize skills in high-acuity situations, including trauma management.
• Administer common drips such as Nicardipine, Propofol, Fentanyl, Norepi, Nitro, Versed, and Precedex.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurse assistants, and respiratory therapists.
• Monitor and interpret telemetry readings; RNs are responsible for reading and assessment.

Qualifications

• Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, TNCC, PALS, ENPC.
• Must have a minimum of 2.5 years of experience in an emergency department setting, preferably from a larger urban facility.
• Trauma experience is highly preferred.

Work Environment

• Shifts: 12-hour shifts with varying start times, including day and night shifts.
• Weekend Requirement: Minimum of 4 weekends within a 6-week period.
• Holiday Requirement: As needed based on departmental needs.
• No on-call or standby requirements.
• Floating may be required to nearby facilities, though this occurs rarely.
• Scrub Color/Dress Code: Clean and professional attire; no specific color requirement.
• Orientation: 1 shift for unit-specific orientation following hospital and Epic training.

Additional Information

• In-house security is available 24/7 within the emergency department.
• Dedicated respiratory therapy team available around the clock to manage all equipment and provide necessary treatments.
• X-Ray and CT services available within the emergency department, with protocols for patient transport as necessary.

Join our team and be part of a dedicated workforce committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a challenging and rewarding environment!