TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Merced, California, 95340!
Job Title: Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)
Specialty: Emergency Room
Duration: 18 weeks
Shift: 12 hour nights
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: 2 years
License: Required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Must-Have: Cerner EMR experience preferred
Description:
This position is for an Emergency Room Registered Nurse.
The role requires handling a variety of routine and critical patients.
A total of 33 patient care rooms are available, with 25 rooms equipped for cardiac monitoring.
There is a dedicated triage area staffed by mid-level providers and nurses.
Nurse-to-patient ratios are typically 1 to 4.
An average of 210 patients is seen per day.
Emergency Room nurses will take ER holds as needed.
Documentation skills must be strong and thorough.
The Emergency Department is certified for Stroke care.
The facility has a comprehensive approach to patient care and follows required treatment regulations.
Nurses will not be floating outside of the Emergency Room.
Weekend work includes 2 weekends every 4 weeks.
Holidays are required for 2 out of every 3 observed.
Scrubs must be navy blue, including any undershirts or jackets worn.
The shift operates with scheduled charge nurses and 24/7 support from Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy.
Orientation consists of up to 6 shifts with a preceptor.
Common diagnoses include typical emergency room presentations, with some cases requiring transfer for higher-level care.
Certification exams for dysrhythmia are not required prior to employment.
Overall, candidates must demonstrate readiness for a fast-paced, acute care environment.