TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Merced, California, 95340!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
Location
Merced, CA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a 33-room Emergency Department, including 25 rooms equipped with cardiac monitors, and a triage area staffed with midlevels, RNs, and LVNs
- Manage a patient ratio of 1:4 in a high-volume ER averaging 210 patients, including ER holds and boarded patients
- Utilize Cerner EMR for thorough and accurate clinical documentation in compliance with EMTALA requirements
- Collaborate with ER Techs (EMT, MA, or CNA background), Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy, and a 24/7 Charge Nurse to coordinate patient care
- Monitor patients using GE telemetry with central monitoring stations at both nurses' stations
- Participate in self-scheduling with 2 weekends required per 4-week period and 2 out of 3 holidays
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license valid in California
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- NIHSS certification required
- Minimum prior travel nursing experience required — first-time travelers are not eligible
- Strong, thorough clinical documentation skills required
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Recent Cerner EMR experience strongly preferred; candidates with Cerner experience may be eligible to test out of Cerner training
- Experience in a stroke-certified or high-acuity Emergency Department
- Familiarity with EMTALA guidelines and compliance in an ED setting
Why Join Us
- Work in a Stroke-Certified facility that serves as the base hospital for EMS, offering a dynamic and clinically rich emergency nursing environment
- Benefit from up to 6 preceptor-supported orientation shifts and the support of 24/7 Charge Nurse coverage, Respiratory Therapy, and Pharmacy with Omnicell