ER RN
Santa Cruz, CA
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Overview

Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Room (ER) team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong clinical background and a commitment to providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a busy ER, treating an average of 150 patients daily.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including hospitalists and intensivists available 24/7.
• Manage care for a diverse patient population, including both adults and pediatrics, and address acute and emergent conditions.
• Perform procedures required for patient assessment and treatment, including moderate conscious sedation.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using the Cerner FirstNet EMR system.
• Participate in orientation and training scheduled over two shifts for effective integration into the team.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in an emergency room setting.
• Current certifications in ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NIHSS.
• Completion of 'Moderate Conscious Sedation' competency testing before starting in the role.

Working Conditions

• Shifts are 12 hours, with varying start times including 4p, 5p, and 7p for night shifts.
• Every other weekend and holidays are part of the schedule rotation.
• The unit has 24+ beds, including fast-track areas for mid-level staff.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1 to 4 during shifts.
• Team assisted by Patient Care Technicians (PCT) as needed.
• Ability to respond quickly to a high volume of patients, including managing cases involving the local homeless population.

Additional Information

No floating to other units is required. The environment is supportive with resources available, including respiratory therapy and pharmacy staff present 24/7.

We are excited to welcome a dedicated and skilled RN to our ER team to help us continue delivering excellent care to our community.