TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Renton, Washington, 98055!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)
Specialty: Emergency Room
Duration: 9 weeks
Shift: 12H Nights
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience, including 1 year in a trauma center
License: Required
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC
Must-Have:
Must have 2+ years of ER experience.
Must have 1+ year of trauma experience.
Must have prior travel experience.
Must be comfortable providing culturally competent care to a diverse patient population.
Must align with the mission to care for the community like family.
Description:
The position requires experience in a fast-paced Emergency Room environment.
The nurse to patient ratio is 4:1 for the main Emergency Department.
The ratio is 5:1 for accelerated care and 2:1 for critical care.
Registered Nurses are expected to manage their own patients if they have long holds.
There is a separate triage area in the lobby, and travelers may be asked to do triage after additional orientation and competency testing.
The total number of beds is 55, with 8-12 swing beds and 4 trauma bays.
Common diagnoses include STEMI, Stroke, DKA, Sepsis, Trauma, Respiratory Diseases, and Behavioral Health.
The Emergency Room serves approximately 250 patients per day.
Registered Nurses and medical support staff perform various tasks including drawing ABGs and setting up breathing treatments.
Nurses are required to transport critical patients within the Emergency Room.
The department has a 24/7 monitoring team to ensure patient safety.
Weekend work is required on a bi-weekly basis.
Holidays also require availability.
There is no call or standby requirement associated with the position.
The dress code for nursing staff is royal blue scrub attire.
Onboarding includes orientation with leadership and bedside training.