TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Grand Island, Nebraska, 68803!
Job Title: Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: ER
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12 Hours Nights
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum of 2 years
License: Required
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, ENPC, NIHSS, NRP, PALS, TNCC
Must-Have:
Pediatric readiness certified and must be competent with pediatric patients.
Description:
The unit is designed to handle a variety of emergency situations.
The Emergency Room sees approximately 50 patients per day.
Patient-nurse ratios are 4 patients to 1 nurse.
All patients are roomed within 7 minutes of arrival.
There is a separate triage area, and primary RNs handle triaging for patients.
Patients in the Emergency Room are intermixed with ER holds, with nurses managing their own holds.
The department has a total of 21 regular private rooms, 2 trauma bays, 1 resuscitation room, and 1 FNE room.
There are 2 dedicated seclusion rooms for psychiatric patients.
In-house security is available.
Respiratory therapists handle ABGs and breathing treatments while nurses manage EKGs.
Patients are monitored by the EMR.
Portable X-ray services are available within the department.
Transport for CT services is managed by a separate department.
The primary nursing staff draws 90% of lab samples.
Nursing staff are required to work every other weekend and on holidays.
Nursing staff are not allowed to wear artificial nails.
A successful completion of an open-book exam during orientation is mandatory to maintain employment.