TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Silverdale, Washington, 98383!
Job Title: Emergency Room Nurse
Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)
Specialty: Emergency Room
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Evenings
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: 2 years
License: WA or Compact License
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, TNCC, PALS
Must-Have:
- 1 year of experience in a larger trauma setting may be accepted.
- Ability to manage ER holds.
- Experience with common diagnoses such as cardiac, stroke, sepsis, DKA, AMS, respiratory issues, abdominal pain, and mental health.
Description:
This position requires working in a fast-paced environment, catering to a high volume of patients, approximately 170-200 per day.
The nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:3 for higher acuity patients and 1:4 for lower acuity.
Travelers may be assigned to triage after passing a test, although generally, department staff handle triage assignments.
The emergency room has a separate triage area with five beds and designated holding beds for inpatients awaiting bed placement.
There are separate psych/seclusion rooms available within the facility.
In-house security is present to ensure safety.
The unit utilizes various equipment, including vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow oxygen.
Transport assists with the movement of patients to adjacent radiology for imaging needs.
Nurses or ED techs primarily perform blood draws, with lab assistance available when necessary.
Extra shifts may be available, but they are not a requirement.
There is a holiday requirement during peak months.
No time off is permitted during the first full week of a traveler's assignment.
Cancellation policies allow for a specified number of shifts to be canceled during each assignment duration.