TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Harvey, Illinois, 60426!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Emergency Room
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum 1 year in an urban, Level I Trauma Emergency Department
License: Must have state RN license in hand
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, PALS
Must-Have: Experience in an urban, Level I Trauma Emergency Department; teaching hospital experience preferred
Description:
The position is for a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Room.
Ratios are 1:4 for patient management.
Candidates must have prior experience in an urban, Level I Trauma Emergency Department.
Experience in a teaching hospital is preferred, but first-timers are accepted.
Every other weekend availability is required.
Floating to other areas may be necessary.
Certifications required include BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and PALS.
Preferred certifications are TNCC and CPI.
The unit supports a wide range of patient ages, including neonates, adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics.
Daily census includes approximately 120 visits with a total of 34 rooms available.
Staffing includes interdepartmental support from respiratory services, social services, pharmacy, and more.
Patient diagnoses will vary, and the unit is equipped to handle emergencies such as drug overdoses, gunshot wounds, and severe trauma.
Nurses must possess strong skills in airway management, IV administration, and emergency procedures.
Candidates are expected to manage various medical emergencies and provide comprehensive care to patients in critical conditions.