Job Title: Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)
Specialty: Emergency Room
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour Nights
Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week
Experience: Minimum of 2 years
License: WA or Compact License
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, TNCC, PALS or ENPC
Must-Have:
- Experience in a larger trauma setting is acceptable with 1 year of experience.
Description:
This position is for a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Room.
The role requires managing patients in a fast-paced environment.
The Emergency Room has 56 beds with the ability to expand to 60-70 beds.
There is a separate triage area with 5 beds, and travelers can take a triage test.
The department has designated 18 beds for holding inpatients awaiting placement.
Emergency Room RNs manage their own holds, although inpatient RNs may float to assist.
The unit includes a locked area with 6 private treatment rooms for psychiatric care.
In-house security is present for safety.
The daily patient volume is approximately 170-200.
Patient-to-nurse ratios can vary, typically 1:3 and up to 1:4 for low acuity cases.
Common patient diagnoses include cardiac issues, stroke, sepsis, DKA, respiratory conditions, and mental health concerns.
The team comprises ED Physicians, Mid-Levels, Charge Nurses, House Supervisors, and support staff including ED Techs and CNAs.
Emergency technicians perform EKGs, while respiratory therapists manage ventilation equipment.
There is telemetry monitor coverage, and RNs are able to read strips.
Radiology services are adjacent to the Emergency Room, with transport services available.
Nurses or ED Techs primarily draw blood for lab tests.
Weekend work is based on department needs, and holiday shifts are required in November and December.
There is no call or standby requirement for this position.
Professional attire is expected.
Note: Requests for time off are not considered during the first week of the assignment.
The facility has a cancellation policy that allows for the cancellation of shifts under certain conditions.
The charting system utilized is EPIC.