Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Charlotte, NC
Wellspring Nurse Source
4x12 hrs, Evenings

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a position in the Emergency Department. This role involves providing care to adult patients with a range of medical issues, including STEMI and stroke cases, as well as Level 2 trauma patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide patient care within a non-critical care setting with a ratio of 3:1, escalating to 4:1 in hallway situations.
• Manage critical patient care at a 2:1 ratio and medical boarders at a 5:1 ratio.
• Perform triage, IV starts, and conscious sedation as required.
• Participate in patient assessments and develop appropriate care plans.

Schedule Information

• Contract Length: 13 - 26 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour mid-shifts from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
• Weekends: Every other weekend is required.
• Call Requirement: There is no call requirement.
• Float Requirement: No floating between units.

Patient Volume

The Emergency Department experiences approximately 170 visits per day and has 53 rooms/beds available for patient care.

Orientation and Training

Orientation will consist of 36 or 48 hours of training to ensure proper acclimation to department protocols and systems.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience is required.
• Certification in TNCC, ACLS, NIH, MOAB, BLS, and PALS is mandatory.
• Skills in IV start, triage, telemetry, and conscious sedation are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• ENPC certification is preferred.
• Trauma experience is a strong advantage.

Unit Systems

The department utilizes the PYXIS medication management system, EPIC electronic health records, and SBAR communication tools.

Additional Information

Scrubs must be navy blue, and these will not be provided. Candidates must pass EKG testing prior to starting in this specialty. Please be aware that there is no block scheduling available.

Interview Process

To expedite the hiring process, candidates are encouraged to provide their availability for interviews within the next 72 hours upon submission.