ED RN
Bryan, TX
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

The Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse (RN) will float between two locations within the region. This role involves managing patients in a high-paced ER environment and providing essential care for a diverse patient population.

Unit Information

• Trauma Level: Level III Trauma Center
• Primary Stroke Center with comprehensive capabilities
• Average Daily Patient Volume: 135 patients
• Nurse: Patient Ratios:
  • General acute care beds: 1:3-4
  • Level I traumas: 1:1 or 2:1 based on acuity
  • Vertical care: 1:6-8
• Emergency Services include separate triage and vertical care areas, with a dedicated "first eyes nurse" for initial patient handling.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an emergency environment.
• Previous experience in a facility with comparable patient volume and trauma level.
• Required Certifications:
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • TNCC
  • NIHSS

Duties and Responsibilities

The ER RN will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care, administering medications, and performing various nursing procedures. Additional responsibilities may include:

• Caring for pediatric patients, with approximately 10-15% of the patient mix being children.
• Managing various emergency cases including trauma, chest pain, and neurological emergencies.
• Utilizing critical skills with common drips such as Diltiazem, Cardene, Nitro, and sedatives like propofol and fentanyl.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, including on-site physicians and mid-level providers, to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Engaging in continuous patient monitoring and assessment through available telemetry services.

Working Environment

• Culture: Team-oriented environment with a strong emphasis on shared governance and active staff input.
• Shifts: Hybrid schedule with some self-scheduling and block scheduling to accommodate staff needs.
• Weekend and Holiday: Rotation with core staff.
• Additional Orientation: 3 shifts to acclimate to the department procedures.

Location

This position is based in Bryan, TX, with responsibilities extending to College Station, TX as needed.

Additional Notes

Call-outs are strongly discouraged and may result in termination. The successful RN may also be required to precept other staff as needed.