Emergency Department RN
Manchester, NH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Travel RN - Emergency Department

Location: Manchester, New Hampshire
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Department: Emergency Department
• Beds:

  • 4 beds in Annex (secure locked psychiatric area)
  • 25 procedure rooms (curtained or with doors)
  • 8 hallway beds (utilized 24/7)
• Staffing: 88 total staff (combined job titles)

  • Day shift (7a-3a): 1 Charge RN, 7 RNs, 3 ED Techs, 2 RP; Annex: 1 RN, 1 ED Tech
  • Night shift (3a-7a): 1 Charge RN, 6 RNs, 2 ED Techs, 1 RP; Annex: 1 RN, 1 ED Tech
• Patient Ratios: 4:1 (flexible during acute surges)
• Equipment: Ultrasound IV skills, Lucas Device, Hotline Rapid Infuser, Alaris pumps, Pyxis
• EMR Systems: Sunrise, Allscripts
• Patient Population:

  • Multiple comorbidities
  • Complicated heart conditions (New England Heart Institute patients)
  • DKA, Sepsis, Trauma, Stroke

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 2 years Emergency Department experience (for contract labor)
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC (required for contract labor)
• Adaptability and strong communication skills with patients and peers
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
• Dependability and punctuality
• Strong understanding of medical terminology

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year ED experience (for HCA hired staff)
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, MOAB, TNCC (for HCA hired staff)
• Strong understanding of EKG interpretation

Typical Procedures Performed

• Trauma care
• Stroke care
• Laceration repair
• Orthopedic trauma
• Ultrasound-guided IV insertion
• Intraosseous (IO) insertion
• Eye exams
• EKG interpretation
• Psychiatric care
• Cardiopulmonary care

Work Environment & Policies

• No floating to other areas
• Dress code: Scrubs only; no hooded shirts or sweatshirts for safety
• RNs work with policy-written protocols based on chief complaint
• Able to order labs, EKGs, x-rays, medications per protocol for initial patient care
• Weekend schedule: Every other weekend for contract RNs

Ideal Candidate Personality

• Motivated hard worker
• Creative problem solver
• Genuine desire to help and care for patients

Required Certifications

• BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC (mandatory for contract labor)