Job Title: Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Emergency Room
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum of 1 year
License: New York License required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS
Must-Have:
Mandatory competency with phlebotomy and placing IVs.
Float required when census warrants.
Every other weekend required.
Description:
The position is for an Emergency Room Registered Nurse working day shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
This role requires a minimum of 1 year of experience in an ER setting.
First-time travelers are accepted for this position.
The nurse will care for patients with mixed/shared acuity levels with a patient ratio of 1 to 5.
Candidates must have certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS.
RNs will need to have competencies in tasks such as blood product administration, IV management, and procedural sedation administration.
Phlebotomy skills and the ability to start and maintain IVs are required.
Experience with the Epic charting system is preferred.
Mandatory competencies include the interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and the management of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction or failure.
Daily census in the unit is approximately 64 patients, with about 145 visits per day.
The unit supports various patient age groups, including neonates, adolescents, infants, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics.
The role involves interdisciplinary support from various teams, including physical therapy, respiratory services, and pharmacy.
Candidates must be flexible to float as needed and may be required to manage patients with complex medical conditions.
Please submit your application if you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity.