TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Long Beach, California, 90813!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Emergency Room
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12H Day, Evening
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 3 years
License: Required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS
Must-Have:
Candidates must be available to work 2 of the 3 major holidays.
Description:
Unit: Emergency Room.
Fast track available with 5 beds; 2 exam and 3 beds.
Total beds/trauma bays: 26.
No separate psych/seclusion rooms; managing 2-3 patients per day.
Average patients per day: 40-160.
Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS.
Nurse ratios: 3:1, 4:1.
Electronic medical record system: Cerner - FirstNet.
Charge Nurse present with no patient assignment.
Nurse aides provide patient care and support.
Emergency Medical Aides assist with EKGs, splints, and first aid.
Security/patient sitters are available in the waiting area.
Weekend requirements are every other week.
Holiday rotations with core staff are expected.
Scrub colors: Navy blue for RNs and hunter green for aides.
Tele/monitor techs are not available; RNs must read and interpret their own strips.
Ventilators are available in the department.
Emergency department staff includes 2-3 physicians and mid-level providers.
Lab draws are completed by RNs.
No IV team available.
Respiratory therapy is available 24/7.
Pharmacy services operate 24/7.
Shifts vary: 0630-1900, 0730-2000, 0930-2200, 1130-2400, 1430-0300, and 1830-0700.
No floating required.
Common diagnoses include STEMI and CVA; patients range from minor complaints to trauma.
This is a Level 2 trauma center.
The patient population often includes those of low socioeconomic status and those experiencing homelessness, with a prevalence of drug abuse.
Annual visits are approximately 55,000.
All candidates must have 3-5 years of previous emergency department experience.
Cancellations may occur up to 4 shifts for a 13-week assignment.
Charting system utilized is Cerner.
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is not required.
Trauma level designation available.
Care setting is acute.