Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Marshfield, WI
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Days

Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)

Job Overview

The Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) plays a vital role in providing high-quality care to patients in a fast-paced environment. This position involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care within the emergency department, ensuring timely and effective care for individuals experiencing medical emergencies.

Shift Details

• Shifts: 12-hour evening and night shifts with the possibility of day shifts as needed.
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week.
• Weekend and Holiday Requirements: Every other weekend and holiday.

Unit Information

The ER department is an Adult and Pediatric Level 2 Trauma Center, equipped to handle a variety of medical emergencies.

• Bed Capacity: 38 bed unit combined Emergency and Urgent Care.
• Trauma Bays: 5 trauma bays/resuscitation rooms available.
• Triage: Nurses are expected to triage patients upon arrival, including those coming in via ambulance.
• Common Patient Diagnoses: Chest pain, abdominal pain, sepsis, syncope, elevated heart rate, headache, and suicidal ideation.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and provide interventions as necessary.
• Administer medications and manage intravenous (IV) therapy.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including emergency physicians and mid-level providers.
• Participate in trauma interventions and resuscitations.
• Document patient care accurately and timely in electronic health records.
• Assist with patient triage and ensure efficient patient flow through the department.

Qualifications

• Required Experience: Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Room experience.
• Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC (ENPC encouraged but not required).
• Pediatric experience is preferred; Cerner experience is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-stress environment and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

Additional Information

• Respiratory Therapy: Available 24/7 for assistance with critical respiratory patients.
• Laboratory Draws: Registered Nurses are responsible for drawing labs, with phlebotomy staff also available for blood cultures when necessary.
• Monitor Technology: No dedicated monitor technicians; RNs are expected to monitor patients’ rhythms.
• Continuous training and unit-specific orientation provided upon hiring.

This role is essential for maintaining the overall efficiency and quality of care within the emergency department, providing a critical service to the community.