TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Tacoma, Washington, 98405!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Emergency Room
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Evening
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum of 2 years
License: Active RN License Required
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC
Must-Have: Must have completed at least one previous travel assignment
Description:
Candidates may not be employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated within the past year.
Unit includes 33 beds with 2 trauma bays.
The emergency room handles 125-140 patients per day.
Required certifications include TNCC, PALS, ACLS, and BLS.
Patient-to-nurse ratios are 3-4:1.
Charge nurse is available 24/7.
Support staff includes nurse aides and paramedics.
Security and patient sitters are on site 24/7.
Weekend requirements are every other week; holiday work may occasionally be necessary.
Scrub color is navy blue for tops and bottoms.
The unit actively supports vents and lab draws.
Emergency department physicians and mid-level staff are available.
The respiratory therapy team is on site 24/7.
Pharmacy services are available around the clock.
Shifts are 12 hours, typically from 1:00 PM to 1:30 AM.
Floor specific orientation will be conducted for one day.
Common diagnoses and types of patients include emergency cases such as stroke, trauma, and acute coronary syndrome.
The facility may cancel up to 4 shifts during the 13-week assignment.
The charting system used is Epic.