Job Title: Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: ER
Duration: 12 weeks
Shift: Night 3x12-Hour
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: 2 years required, first-time travelers acceptable with 2-3 years of experience and experience with electronic health record systems
License: Required
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS
Must-Have:
- Experience with patient ratios of 4-5
- Experience in a community hospital setting preferred
- Experience with charting systems, Cerner preferred
Description:
Emergency Department Registered Nurse needed for night shifts.
The average daily census is 130-150 patients.
The department has 21 rooms and 31 beds.
Patient age groups include neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
The nurse-patient ratio is typically 1:4 or 1:5.
Weekend coverage is required every other Friday and Saturday night.
The medication system used is Omnicell.
Documentation is completed using Cerner.
The ideal candidate will possess skills in BiPAP/CPAP management, blood product administration, and central line care.
Candidates should be proficient in starting and maintaining IVs, interpretation of dysrhythmias, and triage.
Pediatric emergency department experience is a plus.
The hospital provides interdisciplinary support from various services.
This role involves caring for complex medical patients across all age groups.
Responsibilities include medication administration, patient assessments, and collaboration with healthcare teams.
This position focuses on delivering high-quality emergency care.