Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department (ED)

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) to provide care for pediatric through geriatric patients in a fast-paced emergency setting. The ideal candidate has strong emergency nursing experience, excellent critical thinking skills, and the ability to manage a wide range of acute and emergent conditions.

Requirements

• Active RN license
• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department experience
• First-time travelers not accepted
• Certifications Required:
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
• Preferred Certification:
  • TNCC

Clinical Experience

• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Critical care medication/drip management
• Peripheral IV (PIV) insertion
• TNK/tPA administration
• Conscious sedation
• Care of patients with medical, surgical, cardiac, neurological, respiratory, behavioral health, and minor trauma emergencies

Patient Population

• Pediatric through geriatric patients
• General Emergency Department population
• Common presentations include:
  • Respiratory illness
  • Stroke
  • Acute myocardial infarction
  • Behavioral health emergencies
  • Uncontrolled diabetes
  • Minor trauma
  • Other acute medical emergencies

Staffing

• RN-to-patient ratio: 1:3–4, based on patient acuity
• Multidisciplinary support includes:
  • Charge Nurse
  • Patient Care Technicians/Unit Coordinators
  • Paramedics
  • Respiratory Therapists
  • Pharmacists
  • Social Workers
  • Emergency Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers
  • Hospitalists
  • Intensivists

Technology

• EPIC EMR
• Alaris IV Pumps
• Omnicell Medication Dispensing System
• Philips Patient Monitors

Schedule

• 12-hour Day Shift
• Hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend required
• Must work 75% of scheduled holidays
• No on-call requirements

Floating

• Must be willing to float to other units or affiliated facilities within the region as needed, within scope of practice.

Orientation

• General nursing orientation
• Department-specific orientation