TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Presque Isle, Maine, 04769!
Job Title: Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Emergency Department
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 7P-7A
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 2 years
License: Required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC (preferred), NRP (preferred)
Must-Have: EKGs, IV starts, familiarity with TNKase administration, nebulizer treatments, initiating Bipap, suture removal, assisting with casting, vent management
Description:
A start is needed on a specified date.
Interviews will be conducted in a simplified format.
The emergency department has 89 licensed beds.
It includes 11 beds, with 3 dedicated trauma beds, a behavioral seclusion room, and 2 negative pressure rooms.
Patient types range from neonates to geriatrics.
General ED patients include trauma, stroke, STEMI, and behavioral health cases.
The patient-to-nurse ratio is typically RN 1:4, variable based on patient acuity.
ED support includes mid-level providers, hospitalists available 24/7, and nursing staff organized across varying shifts.
Emergency department technicians provide additional support, with traditional staffing including various shifts.
Security is present on-site 24/7, but typically does not respond to patient escalations.
Charting is done using a specified system.
There is no floating to other units.
Weekend rotation is every other weekend.
Holiday expectations include working as needed.
Time off requests require manager approval.
Scrub colors can be any professional color, with hospital scrubs available but not mandatory.
There are facilities available for staff, including locker/changing rooms and a gym.
The workplace culture is described as welcoming and community-oriented.