Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Emergency Room
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of ER experience
License: Must possess an active state nursing license
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC required; CPI and MAB preferred
Must-Have:
- Experience in a General Emergency Department with combined adult and pediatric care
- Proficient in cardiac monitoring and emergency response, including management of dysrhythmias
- Experience managing patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
- Skills in IV therapy and phlebotomy, including central line care and management
- Knowledge in medication administration, including continuous IV sedation and IV vasopressors
- Familiarity with respiratory care, including CPAP/BiPAP and care of ventilated patients
- Understanding of isolation precautions and triage
Description:
This position is in the emergency room.
The nurse will handle a patient ratio of 1:4.
Charge RN assignments and holiday shifts may be required as needed.
The role involves floating within the scope to meet facility needs.
Regular floating may be required between departments, units, and facilities as needed.
Working weekends is required, with a commitment to 8 shifts in a designated period.
The facility is a non-trauma emergency department and a primary stroke and STEMI center.
Typical patient diagnoses will be encountered, including occasional OB patients that may require management until transferred.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate proficiency in required skills and certifications.
This position may require interpretation of dysrhythmias and arterial blood gases.
Candidates should have prior experience and be prepared to adapt to a dynamic environment.