TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Bossier City, Louisiana, 71111!
Job Title: Registered Nurse - ER
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Emergency Room
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12H Nights
Hours per Shift: 36
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department experience required
License: Current RN license required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, CPI or MOAB
Must-Have:
General nursing knowledge
Emergency Department experience
Ventilator management
Critical care drips and titration
Cardiac rhythm interpretation
Measuring cardiac strips
Managing drains and chest tubes
Handling hemodynamic lines: Arterial lines/CVP
Stroke experience (TPA administration)
Conscious sedation
Assisting with splinting
Description:
This position requires a registered nurse with Emergency Department experience.
Travelers must have been separated from permanent staff for one year if previously employed.
Patient types include infants and end-of-life care, covering all acuity levels.
The unit handles a diverse range of cases, including STEMI, NSTEMI, heart failure, and stroke interventions.
The nurse will manage patients with respiratory failure, renal failure, COVID, alcohol use disorder, and GI illnesses.
Patient ratios are typically 1:3-4 or 1:5 in fast-track areas.
The nurse is required to pass an EKG competency exam as part of compliance before arrival.
Support on the unit includes a charge nurse who may take a patient assignment.
Phlebotomy services are available in-house, and respiratory therapy is also available 24/7.
There is a hospitalist available around the clock for patient care needs.
The EMR used is Meditech Expanse, with Alaris for IV pumps and Pyxis for medication dispensing.
Weekend rotation is every other week, with mandatory scheduling of four days one week and three days the next week.
Requests for time off can be made for up to seven days, with specific guidelines regarding weekends and holidays.
Work requirements include being flexible with holiday scheduling, as working during major holidays is expected.
Professionalism is essential on the unit, with specific attire guidelines outlined.
The culture is traveler-friendly and emphasizes a respectful work environment.