ER RN
Montgomery, AL
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

General Information

This position involves working in a high-acuity environment with a focus on critical care. The facility has a capacity of 71 beds and functions at a Level II Trauma level while adhering to Level I standards.

Patient Types

• Multi-System Trauma (Level II)
• STEMI
• Stroke
• Chronic Heart Failure (CHF)
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Gastrointestinal (GI) issues
• Genitourinary (GU) issues
• Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN)
• Pediatrics
• Psychiatric care

Patient Ratios

• Emergency Room: 1:4
• Medical-Surgical Holds: 1:5
• ICU Holds: 1:3

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Secure/CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)

Required Skills

• Tracheostomy care
• Ventilator management
• ICU drip care and maintenance
• Chest tube management
• Arterial line and central venous line (CVL) management
• PICC and midline catheter insertion and care
• Foley catheter management
• Application and care for splints and orthopedic devices
• BiPAP and high-flow oxygen therapy
• Continuous bladder irrigation

Support on the Unit

• CNA Ratio: 1:12
• Data entry personnel/Receptionist available
• Charge nurse present
• Phlebotomy services available until 0300
• IV/VAT Team available
• Hospitalist services available
• No telemetry monitoring tech available

Technology and Equipment

• EMR: Cerner
• IV Pumps: Plum 360
• Medication Dispensing: Omnicell
• Monitors: Spacelabs

Floating Policy

No floating to other units is required for this position.

Orientation

New travelers or those who have been away for over a year will receive 24 hours of classroom training and 24 hours of unit-specific training. Rehires will have orientation based on their last date of service.

Scheduling

• Weekend rotation: Every other weekend, or four weekend days per month if on a block schedule.
• Holiday Expectations: One major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy.
• Approval for time off: Up to 7 days can be approved, excluding blackout dates.
• Shift Times: 7a-7p, 7p-7a, 11a-11p, 3p-3a
• Schedule Cycle: 4 weeks

Other Notes

• Scrub Color: Any solid color
• Parking: Available in a designated parking garage.