ED RN
Stockton, CA
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Overview

This position is for a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Emergency Room (ER) unit, providing care for a high volume of patients with a variety of conditions. The ER sees an average of 270-320 visits per day, with peak days reaching up to 350 visits. The nurse will be responsible for a range of critical care scenarios and will work in a busy, fast-paced environment.

Shift Information

• Shift: Nights
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: 2 out of 3 major holidays

Qualifications

• 3+ years of nursing experience, specifically in the Emergency Room (ER)
• Required Certifications:
  • ACLS
  • BLS Certification
  • NIHSS
  • PALS
• CERNER EMR experience is required

Unit Information

• ER Unit Type: Emergency Room
• Number of Beds: 62 beds, with additional overflow beds/chairs
• Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1 to 4
• Medical Team: Includes both MDs and mid-level providers, with mid-levels managing the fast track area

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to patients ranging from pediatric to critical care.
• Assess and interpret telemetry readings (Phillips—no tele techs available).
• May hold patients on ventilators while awaiting respiratory therapy intervention; RT manages vent settings and equipment.
• Collaborate with other medical professionals in the ER.
• Coordinate with nurse aides and ER techs, who assist in performing EKGs and taking vital signs.

Additional Information

• Floor-specific orientation: Maximum of 2 shifts.
• Common Patient Diagnoses: Includes, but is not limited to, CVA, STEMI, sepsis, and other critical conditions.
• High volume of ICU admissions directly from the ER.
• Rotational involvement of paramedic and nursing students within the unit.

Location: City and State