Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)
General Information
This position involves working in an Emergency Department with a total of 89 licensed beds, including specialized areas for trauma, behavioral health, and negative pressure rooms. A minimum of 2 years of experience is required, and first-time travelers are welcomed.
Patient Types
The RN will care for a diverse range of patients, from neonates to geriatrics, including those with general emergency conditions such as trauma, stroke, STEMI, and behavioral health issues.
Patient Ratios
- Registered Nurse: 1:4 (pending on patient acuity)
- Technician: 1:11
Required Certifications
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course - preferred)
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Provider - preferred)
Essential Skills
- Charge experience is preferred; please disclose this in your application.
- Skill in EKG interpretation and IV starts
- Familiarity with TNKase administration, nebulizer treatments, initiating BiPAP, suture removal, assisting with casting, and ventilator management
Unit Support
- Respiratory therapy is available during the day shift and can be called in for unstable patients.
- Access to ED providers, mid-level providers, and hospitalists is available 24/7.
- Support from house supervisors and ED technicians is present.
- Security is available on-site 24/7, with staff from all six units responding to any escalations as necessary.
Charting System
The charting system used is FirstNet.
Orientation
Orientation consists of two days of hospital-wide training, including time in the Emergency Department, followed by one day with a preceptor.
Scheduling and Time Off
- Weekend rotation: Every other weekend
- No call required
- Holidays: Required as needed
- Time off approval: Must be requested from management
Additional Information
- Scrub color: Any professional color; hospital scrubs are available but not mandatory.
- Facilities include on-site lockers/changing rooms and a gym.
- Free parking is provided.
- A welcoming community atmosphere exists within the unit.