Job Title: ER Registered Nurse
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Emergency Room
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 1 year required
License: New York state license required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS
Must-Have:
Mandatory competency in phlebotomy and placement of IVs is required.
Ability to float when census warrants.
Minimal requested time off.
Description:
The position is for an experienced ER Registered Nurse.
Candidates should have a minimum of 1 year of ER nursing experience.
First-time travelers are accepted.
Certifications required include BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS.
The nurse-patient ratio is 1:5 with mixed acuity levels.
Scheduling may accommodate block scheduling but is not guaranteed.
Locals are not accepted beyond a specified distance.
RNs will need competency in managing various emergency procedures.
Experience with Epic charting is preferred.
Required skills encompass general emergency department competencies, including management of dysrhythmias, blood product administration, and IV management.
Float requirements may include a variety of patient demographics including neonates, pediatrics, and geriatrics.
Daily census involves handling numerous patient visits.
Support services include IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, and others as needed.
The unit operates under diverse patient diagnoses and various special procedures may be encountered.