Emergency Room Registered Nurse

St. David's South Austin Emergency Department is a high-volume, multidisciplinary emergency services department with a total of 48 private rooms, 27 hallway stretchers, 9 fast-track spaces, and 5 behavioral health rooms . The department has approximately 111 staff members and provides care across emergency, cardiac, trauma, and behavioral health populations.

CONTRACT - RN - EMERGENCY ROOM

Facility: St. David's South Austin Medical Center
Location: Austin, TX
Shift Type: Night Shift
Shift Time: Start Time: 07:00 PM End Time: 07:00 AM
Department: Emergency Services
EMR: MEDITECH
Weekends: Rotating

Unit Overview

St. David's South Austin Emergency Department is a high-volume, multidisciplinary emergency services department with a total of 48 private rooms, 27 hallway stretchers, 9 fast-track spaces, and 5 behavioral health rooms.

The department has approximately 111 staff members and provides care across emergency, cardiac, trauma, and behavioral health populations.

Staffing & Patient Ratios

Day & Night Shifts:

• Charge RN + 11 RNs

• Additional mid-shift coverage at 9 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM

• 2 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs)

• 1 Paramedic

• 1 LVN

Patient Ratios:

• General ED: 1:4

• Behavioral Health: 1:5

• Cardiac/Trauma: 1:3

Equipment

• Alaris IV pumps

• Belmont rapid infusers

• Level 1 rapid infusers

• Stryker stretchers

• Central monitoring equipment

Required Certifications

Candidates must have:

• ACLS

• BLS
• CPI
• ENPC

• TNCC

• NIHSS

Preferred Experience

Candidates with the following experience are preferred:

• MEDITECH experience

• Trauma experience

• Inpatient holding experience

• CPI certification/experience

Typical Procedures & Skills

The ED team performs and assists with a wide range of emergency procedures, including:

• Splinting

• EKGs

• Central monitoring

• Trauma assistance

• Central line procedures

• Airway support

• Behavioral health de-escalation

• Morgan Lens procedures

• Rapid infuser use

• Resuscitation

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate should be:

• An excellent multitasker

• A strong team player

• A self-starter

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced emergency environment

• Able to prioritize and respond effectively to changing patient needs

Dress Code

• RN Scrubs: Navy Blue

Unit Guidelines

• Staff must follow all established St. David's South Austin Medical Center policies and procedures.

Team & Culture

• Active Unit-Based Council (UBC)

• Active Social Committee

• Collaborative and team-oriented environment

• Permanent staff positions are available on the unit

NO ON CALL REQ.

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