Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care in a 24-bed Emergency Department managing a diverse patient population including psych, trauma, general medical, sepsis, cardiac, stroke, abdominal pain, and chest pain cases. Why Join Us Work within a well-supported unit featuring 24/7 respiratory therapy and hospitalist coverage, dedicated charge nurses who do not take patients, and CNA/ER tech support on every shift.
Provide direct patient care in a 24-bed Emergency Department managing a diverse patient population including psych, trauma, general medical, sepsis, cardiac, stroke, abdominal pain, and chest pain cases
Maintain patient ratios of 1:4–5, with potential for 1:5–6 with low-acuity patients depending on assignment type
Perform and assist with RSI, conscious sedation, and management of lines, drains, and tubes
Document accurately and efficiently using EPIC EMR (required for all RNs)
Participate in weekend rotation (every other weekend) and holiday coverage as needed per unit
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including charge nurses, CNA/ER techs, hospitalists, respiratory therapy, and mid-level providers available around the clock
Required Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
Minimum 2–3 years of Emergency Room experience in a Level 3 or higher trauma center (3–5 years preferred for certain assignment types)
Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS (or ENPC for some assignment types), NIHSS, TNCC (or ATCN for some assignment types); MOAB/CPI may be obtained after start
Proficiency with EPIC EMR
General ER skills including RSI, conscious sedation, and management of lines, drains, and tubes
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience in a high-acuity environment with behavioral health patient population
Familiarity with Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
Experience with bedside and centralized telemetry monitoring
Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume emergency setting with a collaborative team culture
Why Join Us
Work within a well-supported unit featuring 24/7 respiratory therapy and hospitalist coverage, dedicated charge nurses who do not take patients, and CNA/ER tech support on every shift