ER RN
Savannah, GA
ADN Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

ER RN

Overview

• 13-week assignment in Savannah, Georgia
• 12-hour night shifts
• Unit: ER/ED
• 50 beds/trauma bays
• STEMI and Primary Stroke center
• Navy scrubs

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Georgia
• ED - Emergency Department (2 years of experience)
• ED - Emergency Department experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• PALS issued by American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience working with STEMI patients
• Experience working with Stroke patients
• Experience in a(n) Acute Care setting

Preferred Qualifications

• TNCC
• ENPC
• NRP
• NIHSS

Schedule

• Self-scheduling is available when the schedule is open
• Block scheduling may be based on department needs or stated in the contract
• At least 6 weekend days/nights in a 6-week schedule
• Holiday schedule based on department needs

Unit Details

• Fast Track: Yes
• Separate triage area: Yes
• ER holds are intermixed within the ER
• Separate psych/seclusion rooms: 2
• Security is in-house 24/7 and housed in the ER
• Average volume: 120 patients per day
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4
• Common patient types include cardiac, neuro, ortho, and critical care
• Common drips: all drips
• ED physicians, PAs, and NPs are present
• Charge nurse does not take an assignment
• Paramedics and PCTs are used
• RT is available 24/7 and responds quickly
• RT completes ABGs and breathing treatments upon request
• RT handles vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow
• RN is required to read and save telemetry strips into the chart
• X-ray and CT are in the ER with dedicated transport techs
• No phlebotomy in the ER
• No call or standby requirement
• No floating requirement
• Department-specific orientation occurs during the first week of the contract