Job Title: Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Emergency Room
Duration: 12 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 hours (19:00 - 07:30)
Experience: 2 years in Emergency Room preferred; first-time travelers with strong emergency department experience accepted
License: Active nursing license in the state
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIH, CPI
Must-Have: Two years of experience, ability to float within the specialty, and all required certifications.
Description:
ER Registered Nurse position available for the night shift.
The role involves working in a high volume, fast-paced, non-trauma emergency room.
The unit has a patient ratio of 1:4, with up to 5 patients for lower acuity cases.
Care includes patients from neonates to geriatrics with a wide variety of complex diagnoses.
The emergency room includes a 10-bed observation unit with a ratio of 1:5.
Nurses will be required to float within the specialty and the observation unit as needed.
Every other weekend is required, along with holiday shifts assigned as scheduled.
Charting experience with an electronic medical record system is preferred.
Nursing responsibilities include the management of critical emergencies, including respiratory and cardiovascular cases.
Skills required include intubation assistance, central line management, and care for ventilated patients, among others.
Team collaboration is essential as interdisciplinary support is available for patient care.
Candidates must be adaptable and willing to manage a diverse patient population effectively.
Knowledge of the latest emergency protocols and a proactive approach to patient care are crucial for success in this role.