Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Emergency Room
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in an urban, Level I Trauma Emergency Department.
License: Must have a valid Registered Nurse license.
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, PALS required. TNCC and CPI preferred.
Must-Have:
- Prior experience in an urban, Level I Trauma Emergency Department.
- Weekend availability required every other weekend.
- Flexibility to float to other units as needed.
- Ability to accommodate requests for block scheduling is not accepted.
Description:
Position requires a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Room.
Ratios for patient care are 1:4.
Strongly preferred candidates will have prior experience in a teaching hospital.
First-timers are accepted for this position.
Floating to other units is required.
A maximum of 7 days off is permitted during the contract period.
Charting is performed using an electronic system.
The unit caters to a diverse patient demographic including neonates, adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics.
Daily visits number approximately 120.
The Emergency Room has a total of 34 rooms.
Interdisciplinary support includes respiratory services, social services, pharmacy, and transportation.
Required skills include management of acute conditions, medication administration, and patient assessment.
Candidates should possess a comprehensive understanding of emergency procedures and protocols.
This role involves providing care for a wide range of medical emergencies.
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a high-stress environment.
A strong commitment to patient care and teamwork is essential.