Registered Nurse / Emergency Room

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Room team. This role requires expertise in emergency care and the ability to respond quickly and effectively to patient needs.

Shift Information

• Schedule: 3×12 hour shifts from 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) is mandatory

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients in the Emergency Department.
• Assess and triage patients, performing necessary evaluations.
• Float within the department to meet facility needs, including two rapid evaluation units for urgent care and critical care.
• Support two locked behavioral health units within the Emergency Department.

Time Off and Scheduling

• Holidays: Coverage required during the contract period.
• Time Off: One pre-approved time-off request is permitted per contract, and must be reviewed with the manager.

Patient Ratios

• General patient ratio experience of 1:4 to 1:6.
• Behavioral health units are staffed at a ratio of 1:6, with support from a security team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Emergency Department experience required.
• Consideration may be given for 2 years of Level I or Level II trauma experience.
• Precepting and training experience preferred.
• First-time travelers accepted with at least 3 years of Emergency Department experience.

Certifications Required

• ACLS, BLS, NIH, and PALS certifications are mandatory.
• Prophecy Relias Advanced Emergency Department assessment is required.
• 4 hours of annual stroke continuing education is required.
• CEN certification is preferred.

Additional Information

• The Emergency Department consists of 54 beds and averages approximately 120 visits per day.
• Patient demographics include neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric care.
• Recognized as a Primary Stroke Center with Gold Plus recognition from the American Heart Association.
• Care management and behavioral health support are available to assist staff and patients.

Uniform Details

• Scrub Color: Navy blue

Charting System

• Cerner, utilizing FirstNet and Launch systems.