Job Title: Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)
Specialty: Emergency Room
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12H Day/Night Rotate
Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week
Experience: 1 year of ER experience in similar settings
License: Required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (TNCC preferred)
Must-Have: Experience with common diagnoses such as acute illnesses, lacerations, orthopedic injuries, trauma, and cardiac conditions
Description:
Department: Emergency Room
Trauma Level: Trauma Level IV, Acute Stroke Ready Client.
Number of beds/trauma bays: 2 ER rooms with 1 overflow room if needed.
Triage is performed at bedside.
There is no separate holding area in the ER.
There are no separate psych/seclusion rooms.
Security is not in-house 24/7; emergency services are contacted if needed.
On average, 4-5 patients are treated in the ER each day.
The nurse-to-patient ratio is 2 patients per nurse.
Charge nurses are responsible for ER patients throughout the shift with no assignment.
CNA staff from med/surg are available to assist.
EMS staff may be available for assistance upon request.
Respiratory Therapy services are not available 24/7.
RNs perform lab draws for ABGs and manage breathing treatments.
RNs are responsible for EKG interpretation.
Radiology services are on call after hours for x-ray and CT needs.
Phlebotomy typically performs lab draws; RNs do not usually perform this task.
Self-scheduling is used, with a manager balancing shifts.
Block scheduling may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Weekend requirements are every other weekend, potentially every third weekend.
Holiday requirements include coverage every other holiday.
There is a low call requirement for extra shifts as needed.
RNs may float to Medical/Surgical units.
Scrub colors and patterns are flexible; closed-toe shoes are required.
Unit-specific orientation includes 1 night shift and 1 day shift.