TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Corpus Christi, Texas, 78412!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Emergency Department
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 1 year
License: Active RN License
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS
Must-Have:
Candidates without the required certifications will not be considered for this role.
Candidates with experience in Freestanding Emergency Departments are preferred.
Description:
The Emergency Department operates 24/7, providing critical care.
The unit consists of 6 rooms and 4 vertical beds.
There are 10 full-time employees and 4 part-time employees.
Day shift staffing includes 3 RNs, including a charge nurse, and 1 paramedic.
Night shift staffing has 3 RNs, including a charge nurse.
Patient ratios are typically 3 to 4 patients per nurse.
Available equipment includes vital sign machines, BiPAP, vents, nebulizers, ortho glass, and AEDs.
The unit uses an electronic medical record system.
Typical procedures in the unit include:
IV blood draws
EKGs
Foley catheter placements
Orthopedic splint applications
Wound care
The ideal candidate will be a team worker.
Weekend work may be required.