TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Tomball, Texas, 77375!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Emergency Department
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 1 year
License: RN License
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS or ENPC
Must-Have:
- ACLS
- PALS or ENPC
Description:
The Emergency Department has 24 beds and is staffed by a team of 54 members.
On the day shift, the staffing includes 1 charge nurse, 4 RNs, 1 paramedic, and 1-3 sitters.
During the night shift, staffing is the same as day shift.
The patient ratio is 1:4.
The department is equipped as a Level 1 trauma center with advanced technology.
Available equipment includes Lucas devices, Welch Allen vital sign machines, GE bedside monitors, and EKG machines.
The EMR system used is Meditech.
Key responsibilities include the acute care and assessment of emergency patients.
Nurses will perform IV initiation, blood collection, blood transfusions, and medication administration.
Resuscitation for both adult and pediatric patients is a crucial aspect of the role.
Care for behavioral health patients is required, along with assistance with intubation and restraint application.
Nurses must also assist with splinting and moderate sedation procedures.
The ideal candidate thrives in a family-like atmosphere and enjoys teamwork.
Flexibility to work in various areas of the unit, such as triage and resuscitation rooms, is essential.
Weekends are required, with a minimum of 2 shifts per month.
No on-call duties are mandated.