TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Iron Mountain, Michigan, 49801!
Job Title: Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Emergency Room
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-Hour Day and Evening
Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week
Experience: Minimum of 2 years
License: Must have license in hand
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC
Must-Have: 2 years of Emergency Department experience
Description:
Must have a valid state license.
The facility is a Trauma Level IV.
There are no stroke or STEMI receiving capabilities.
Patients requiring such care will be transferred.
The Emergency Room has 14 beds and 2 trauma bays.
There is a Fast Track area with 3 designated rooms.
A separate Triage area is available with 2 triage rooms.
Travelers can triage after reviewing facility policies and procedures.
Patients can be held within the department or in attached overflow rooms.
There are separate rooms designated for psychiatric care, if needed.
Security is not housed in the facility 24/7.
Local law enforcement and internal emergency codes are utilized for support.
On average, the ER treats 40-60 patients daily.
The nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:3-4 during the day and up to 2 RNs overnight.
Common patient types include traumas, motor vehicle accidents, and other emergencies.
Common drips administered are variable based on patient needs.
Physicians and mid-level providers are present in the ER 24/7.
Charge nurses usually take patient assignments during their shifts.
Nursing assistants, EMTs, and paramedics are available for support across shifts.
Respiratory Therapy is available 24/7 and manages ABGs, breathing treatments, and EKGs.
Phlebotomy services are available around the clock.
Nursing staff will be responsible for monitoring without dedicated tech support.
Diagnostic imaging services such as X-ray and CT are accessible 24/7.
Shifts are managed by the nursing manager, with a focus on consistency in scheduling.
Weekend work is required every other weekend.
Holiday coverage is expected for 2-3 shifts during peak seasonal needs.
Volunteer standby options exist outside of scheduled shifts.
Dress code requires clean, professional attire in solid colors.
Unit-specific orientation includes computer-based training and hands-on floor experience.
All staff must clock in and out at the facility.