Emergency Department RN
Pittsfield, ME
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Location

• Pittsfield, Maine

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Start Date

• July 13

Unit Information

• Emergency Department with 6 beds
• Average daily census: 30-50 patients
• No floating to other units

Patient Types / Common Diagnoses

• Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA)
• Stroke
• Myocardial Infarction (MI)
• Respiratory diseases
• Animal/Insect bites
• Broken bones
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
• Concussions
• Psychiatric cases

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maine
• Minimum 3 years of Emergency Department experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
• Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification
• Proficient in ventilator management

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Preferred: TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Skills Required

• IV therapy
• Ventilator management
• EKG interpretation

Support Staff in Department

• CNA available (performs EKGs, respiratory swabs, basic care)
• Charge nurse present
• Phlebotomy available
• Hospitalist coverage 24/7
• No Respiratory Therapist 24/7
• No IV/VAT team, resource nurse, telemetry monitoring/tech, or intensivist 24/7

Technology and Equipment

• EMR system: Cerner
• IV pumps: Abbott
• Medication dispensing: Pyxis (transitioning to Omnicell in July)
• Monitors: GE
• Unit-specific equipment available

Orientation

• New Employee Orientation (NEO)
• One day with educator plus one shift with RN preceptor

Scheduling

• Shifts: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM or 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
• 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• Holiday work expected
• Schedule cycle every 6 weeks
• No on-call required
• Time off requests approved only by Director after interview

Work Environment and Culture

• Close-knit unit culture
• Scrub color: No patterns or designs allowed
• Free parking available

Additional Requirements (Pre-Employment/Onboarding)

• Background checks and screenings including criminal background, drug screen, DHHS APS check, exclusion search, FACIS Level 3, OIG search, sex offender registry, and others
• Immunizations and titers: Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, TDAP
• Certifications and competency verifications including annual core competencies, medication exam, skills checklist, unit competency
• Fit testing for N-95 mask
• Employment authorization and confidentiality agreements
• Physical exam and PPD test
• Emergency contact information and photo ID required