Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Emergency Room
Duration: 16 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum 2 years of ER experience required.
License: Current nursing license required.
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, CPI, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC.
Must-Have: Strong clinical skills, ability to care for ventilated patients, experience with dysrhythmias, and ability to provide procedural sedation administration and monitoring.
Description:
Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the Emergency Room.
The unit accepts first-time travelers.
Every other weekend shift is required.
There are no call requirements for this position.
Floating within the facility and scope of practice may be necessary.
Candidates will undergo a clinical review to determine their fit for the position.
If candidates pass the clinical screen, they will be sent to the manager for a final decision.
Requests for time off must be a maximum of seven days and finalized at the time of submission.
If one major holiday falls within the assignment period, the traveler is expected to work it.
If two major holidays fall during the assignment period, the traveler is expected to work both.
If three major holidays fall during the assignment period, the traveler is expected to work at least two.
All compliance items must be completed on time to start working.
Patient ratios during shifts are typically 4 patients per nurse.
The unit serves a diverse patient population including neonates, adolescents, infants, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics.
The daily census is approximately 250 visits per day, with 59 beds available.
Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and transportation.
Candidates are required to have telemetry competency.
The unit is a level 3 trauma center and has a primary stroke program.