TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Shreveport, Louisiana, 71103!
Job Title: Registered Nurse - ER
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Emergency Room
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12 Hour Nights
Hours per Shift: 36
Experience: 2 years of Emergency Department experience
License: Active Nursing License Required
Certifications:
BLS
ACLS
NIHSS
PALS or ENP
CPI or MOAB
TNCC (preferred)
Must-Have:
Traveler will be required to pass an EKG competency exam as part of compliance prior to arrival.
NGT tube insertion
IV starts
Chest tube management
Defibrillation
Splinting
Stroke/NIHSS experience
ICU medication management
Must be comfortable holding admitted patients in the emergency department as well as having hall bed assignments.
Description:
This position involves working in a busy emergency department environment.
The facility is equipped for acute stroke and chest pain cases, with a total of 325 licensed beds.
Emergency Department has 22 beds plus a 7-bed fast-track area.
The department sees approximately 120 patients daily, ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics.
Patient conditions include cardiac issues, diabetes, renal failure, infectious diseases, and trauma.
Staffing ratios are RN: 1:3-4 and include dedicated CNAs and techs per shift.
Support in the department includes a charge nurse who may or may not have patient assignments, unit clerks, and available phlebotomy for lab draws.
There are medical professionals on-site 24/7, including respiratory therapists and radiology services.
The facility utilizes an electronic medical record system for charting.
Scheduling includes a rotation for weekends, where every other weekend is mandatory.
Night shifts typically work 7 on/7 off, with the potential for other shift rotations.
Holiday expectations include working 2 out of 3 major holidays.
Employees must wear specified scrub colors and have specific requirements for attire.
This position is an excellent opportunity for a motivated RN looking to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.