ER RN
Urbana, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Emergency Services RN

Overview

• 13-week contract in Urbana, Illinois
• Night shift, 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
• Unit: ER/ED
• Accredited Chest Pain and Stroke Center
• 22 total beds, including 8 hallway beds, 1 trauma bed, 1 Negative Pressure Room, 1 double bed, and 1 Peds specific room
• Fast Track has 3 beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:3-4

Required Qualifications

• Active IL license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS (AHA)
• PALS (AHA)
• Experience with BHE patients and stroke competencies
• Must be able to produce a negative drug screen for all panels

Preferred Qualifications

• TNCC or TNS
• NIHSS
• Travel experience
• EPIC experience

Schedule and Work Expectations

• Every other weekend required
• No holiday requirement
• No call or standby requirement
• Charge nurse is present 24/7; day charge does not take patients, and night charge may take patients if needed
• Travelers are included in the float rotation and may be expected to float when needed
• When floating, ER RNs do not take patient assignments and instead task with interventions or sit with a patient for safety
• Unit orientation is 2-3 shifts

Additional Notes

• Local placements are accepted within a 50-mile radius
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Tattoos should be covered
• ED tech coverage is provided on all shifts
• RNs are expected to read and interpret 12 leads for STEMIs and monitors
• Common patient types include chest pain, GI complaints, fast track patients, GSWs, drop-off traumas, and behavioral health patients
• The unit has a behavior health unit and uses a separate group for Crisis/Psych assessments and placements
• Common drips include standard ER drips
• RT equipment includes vents