Emergency Room RN
Montgomery, AL
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

General Information

This position is for a high acuity emergency room with 71 beds that functions as a Level I Trauma center. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of nursing experience with Cerner or EPIC, plus Level II Trauma experience or higher.

Patient Types

• Multi-System Trauma (Level II)
• STEMI
• Stroke
• CHF
• COPD
• GI issues
• GU issues
• OB/GYN
• Pediatrics
• Psychiatric cases

Patient Ratios

• 1:4 in the Emergency Room (ER)
• 1:5 in Medical-Surgical Holds
• 1:3 in ICU Holds

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• Secure/CPI (nationally recognized/JACHO accepted)
• NIHSS
• TNCC

Required Skills

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

Support on the Unit

• CNA Ratio: 1:12
• Receptionist/HUC available
• Charge nurse present
• Phlebotomy services available until 3:00 AM
• IV/VAT Team available
• Hospitalist present
• No telemetry monitoring tech

Technology and Equipment

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

Orientation

Travelers who are new to the facility or have been away for over one year will undergo 24 hours of classroom orientation followed by 24 hours of on-unit training. Rehires may have varying orientation requirements based on their last date of employment.

Scheduling

• Weekend rotation: Every other or four weekend days per month if on a block schedule
• No on-call requirements
• Holiday expectations: One major and one minor seasonal holiday as per policy
• Shift times include: 7 AM - 7 PM, 7 PM - 7 AM, 11 AM - 11 PM, 3 PM - 3 AM
• Schedule cycle: 4 weeks

Other Information

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