Emergency Room RN
Montgomery, AL
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,130/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care389 beds
Pay
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- State license license in Alabama
- Emergency Department Nurse (2 years)
Description
About the Facility
This facility features 522 beds and includes:
- Level II Trauma Center
- Level III NICU
- Primary Stroke Center
- Non-teaching facility
General Information
The unit has 71 beds, serving high acuity patients, functioning as a Level I center. We welcome first-time travelers with at least 2 years of experience, including proficiency in Cerner or EPIC, and the requirement for experience in a Level II Trauma setting or higher.
Patient Types
The patient population includes a variety of conditions:
- Multi System Trauma
- STEMI
- STROKE
- CHF
- COPD
- GI Conditions
- GU Conditions
- OB/GYN
- Pediatrics
- Psychiatric
Patient Ratios
- Emergency Room: 1:4
- Medical/Surgical Holds: 1:5
- ICU Holds: 1:3
Required Certifications
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- Secure/CPI (nationally recognized/JCAHO accepted)
- NIHSS
- TNCC
Skills Required
Applicants must be skilled in the following:
- Tracheostomy care
- Ventilator management
- ICU drip care and maintenance
- Chest tube management
- Arterial line care
- Central venous line (CVL) management
- PICC and midline care
- Foley catheter insertion
- Splint/orthopedic device application and care
- Bipap/high-flow oxygen therapy
- Continuous bladder irrigation
Support on the Unit
The facility offers comprehensive support including:
- CNA (1:12 ratio)
- Receptionist/HUC available
- Charge nurse presence
- Phlebotomy services until 0300
- IV/VAT Team support
- Hospitalist team
- No telemetry monitoring technician available
Technology and Equipment
The following equipment is utilized:
- Electronic Medical Records: Cerner
- IV Pumps: Plum 360
- Medication dispensing: Omnicell
- Monitors: Spacelabs
Orientation
New travelers will undergo a comprehensive orientation, which includes:
- 24 hours of classroom training
- 24 hours of hands-on training on the unit
Scheduling
Work schedules include:
- Weekend rotation: Every other or 4 weekend days per month if on block schedule
- Holiday requirements: One major and one minor seasonal holiday
- Shift times: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., 7 p.m. - 7 a.m., 11 a.m. - 11 p.m., and 3 p.m. - 3 a.m.
- Schedule cycle: 4 weeks
Other Notes
Additional information includes:
- Scrub Color: Any solid color
- Parking: Available in a parking garage
Facility
Baptist Medical Center South
11 nurses recommend working with Baptist Medical Center South
- Short Term Acute Care
- 389 beds
Employer
Thrive Staffing
At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.
About Montgomery, AL
As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Montgomery, AL here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs of 91°F and lows of 70°F.
- Winter average highs of 58°F and lows of 36°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in areas popular with travel nurses.
- Car friendliness with easily navigable roads.
- Limited public transportation options.
- Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies and asthma due to pollen and humidity.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, a thriving art and entertainment scene, including a fabulous community theater.
- Sports enthusiasts can cheer on the Minor League Montgomery Biscuits team.
- Outdoor activities include exploring historical sites related to the Civil Rights Movement and visiting the Village of Old Town Alabama.
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