Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Room
Location
Gig Harbor, WA | Emergency Room / Trauma Center
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | 12-hour shifts | Every other weekend required | Holiday rotation required | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a 21-bed/trauma bay Level 4 Trauma Emergency Department averaging approximately 109 patients per day at a 4:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
- Manage critical drips and care for a diverse patient population including a high volume of patients over 60 years of age, Code Neuro cases, and transfer-out STEMIs
- Perform nurse blood draws; laboratory staff may be available for select draws
- Read and interpret cardiac rhythms independently; telemetry is present in the ED with no monitor technicians on staff
- Assist with or coordinate patient transport to CT/X-ray located adjacent to the ED as needed
- Document and manage patient care using EPIC EMR
Required Qualifications
- Active Washington State RN license or valid Compact RN license
- Valid Driver's License required at time of submittal
- ACLS certification required
- BLS certification required
- TNCC certification required
- PALS or ENPC certification required
Preferred Experience / Skills
- NRP certification preferred
- Prior experience as an ED Staff RN with demonstrated competency managing critical drips
- Familiarity with triage workflows in a high-volume emergency department setting
- Experience working with respiratory therapy equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen in an ED environment
Why Join Us
- Work in a dynamic Level 4 Trauma Emergency Department with in-house security, charge nurse coverage 24/7, and a collaborative multidisciplinary team including ER Techs, CNAs, and sitters
- Unit-specific orientation provided to support a smooth transition into the department