ED RN
Puyallup, WA
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Flexible

Location

Puyallup, WA

Facility Information

• Level III Trauma Center
• 375 Licensed Beds
• 46 Emergency Department Beds (including 5 Safe Psych rooms)
• Average of 200 patients per day

Patient Types

• All age groups, from pediatrics to geriatrics
• Trauma, Gunshot Wounds (GSW), sepsis, COVID
• STEMI (significant volume) and Stroke cases
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA), mental health issues
• Respiratory conditions and high-acuity medical cases
• Predominantly geriatric population dealing with falls and STEMI
• Limited pediatric cases, generally transferred to specialized facilities

Patient Ratios

Day shift: 1 nurse for every 4-5 patients, flexibility based on acuity and staffing needs.

Certification Requirements

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

Required Skills

• General Emergency Department experience including cardiac rhythm interpretation
• IV skills and knowledge of medication administration
• Experience with procedural sedation and blood administration
• Experience with cardiac medications and TNK administration preferred
• Recent EPIC experience required

Unit Support

• Emergency Room Technicians for glucose checks and assistance
• Charge Nurse - rarely takes assignment
• Resource/Float Nurse available
• Respiratory Therapists available 24/7
• ED Educator for ongoing training and support
• Increased Security presence 24/7 for safety
• House Supervisor available 24/7
• Social Work Services assigned to the Emergency Department at all times
• Pharmacists available 24/7 for medication management and assistance in emergencies

Charting System/Equipment

• EPIC - recent experience required
• Alaris IV pumps
• Pyxis medication dispensing system
• Central and bedside telemetry monitoring at the nursing station

Orientation Process

Initial orientation includes:

• First day: New Employee Orientation (NEO), EPIC training if necessary, exposure to mental health area
• Second day: 12-hour shift with preceptor on assigned shift

Traveler Telemetry Competency must be completed and passed before starting.

Scheduling

Shifts available:

• Days: 0700, 1100
• Mids/Nights: 1500, 1900

Schedules provided 3 weeks in advance, with the opportunity for time off subject to approval. Holiday expectations include working 2 of the 5 major holidays.

Additional Information

• Scrub color: Any professional color
• Piercings: Modest/studs only; Tattoos must be non-offensive
• Free parking in designated areas
• Traveler-friendly culture, with many travelers choosing to extend their contracts