Emergency Department RN
Sylva, NC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Emergency Dept RN

Overview

• Travel RN role in the Emergency Department
• 13-week assignment
• 36 hours per week
• Night shift: 7PM–7AM
• Every other weekend required
• 1 opening

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• ED - Emergency Department (2 years of experience)
• ED - Emergency Department experience within the last year
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• PALS issued by American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Triage and ESI level prioritization
• Resuscitation
• Fast track
• Splinting and immobilization

Preferred

• Moderate Sedation (Adult / Peds)
• Cardioversion
• Transcutaneous Pacing

Unit Details

• Emergency Department
• 16 beds
• Patient ratio: 5:1
• Float requirements: not typically, but it has and could happen

Clinical Setting

• Acute Stroke Ready Hospital
• Chest Pain Center Accreditation

Patient Population

• Neonate
• Infant
• Early Childhood
• Late Childhood
• Adolescent
• Young
• Middle
• Older Adult

Common Diagnoses / Treatments

• Trauma stabilization / road traffic accidents
• Neurological
• Cardiac
• Sepsis
• Respiratory conditions
• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) / Pulmonary Embolism
• Diabetic and endocrine complications
• Gastrointestinal conditions
• Obstetric concerns
• Renal conditions
• Mental health
• Alcohol / substance abuse
• Wounds / fractures / dislocations
• Multiple co-morbidities requiring assessment

Equipment / Systems

• Code Cart (Adult & Pediatric)
• Defibrillator
• GE Cardiac Monitors (B450)
• ECG
• Rapid Transfuser
• Paragon ED

Dress Code

• Any solid color scrubs