PCU RN - ER Holding Area
Savannah, GA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

PCU RN for ER Holding Area

Location: Savannah, Georgia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a PCU RN to provide care for patients boarded in the Emergency Room (ER) holding area.

Requirements

• Active Georgia or Compact RN license
• BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA)
• Minimum of 2 years recent experience in a similar-sized Emergency Department that cares for STEMI and stroke patients
• Must have successfully completed at least 1 previous travel assignment (prior travel experience required)
• References should be from recent assignments
• Must be available to work 2 of 3 major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve/Day, or New Year's Eve/Day
• ASAP start highly preferred

Work Environment & Details

• Nurse to patient ratio: 1:4-5 (acuity adjusted)
• ER beds/trauma bays: 50
• Fast Track and separate triage area available; travelers may be required to perform triage
• Separate ER holding area and 2 psych/seclusion rooms
• 24/7 in-house security in the ER
• Average patient volume: 120 patients per day
• Common patient types: Cardiac, neurological, orthopedic, critical care
• Common drips used: All drips
• Respiratory Therapist (RT) available 24/7 (RT handles vents, CPAP, BiPAP, high flow, ABGs, breathing treatments)
• RNs required to read and save their own telemetry strips (Spacelabs monitors)
• X-ray and CT available in ER with dedicated techs for transport
• No phlebotomy performed by RNs in ER
• Paramedics and Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) assist nursing staff
• Charge nurse does not take patient assignments
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling available when open; block scheduling based on department needs
• Weekend requirement: At least 6 weekend days/nights in a 6-week schedule (about every other weekend)
• Holiday requirement: Based on department needs
• No call, standby, or floating requirements
• Dress code: Navy scrubs
• Department-specific orientation during the first week of contract
• Shift: 12-hour nights

Additional Notes

• Must adhere to a 100-mile radius rule for travel
• Contract duration may vary based on start date but will go through January 10th