Emergency Department RN
Orem, UT
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department

Location

• Orem, Utah

Employment Type

• Travel assignment

Contract Length

• 12 weeks

Work Schedule

• 36 hours per week
• Shifts: 06:00–18:00 or 18:00–06:00
• Requires working 2 weekends per month

Unit Details

• Emergency Department with 16 beds
• Patient ratios: 3-4:1 generally, 1:1 for trauma/critical patients
• No floating unless cross-trained to Emergency Department
• Documentation system: Meditech
• Equipment includes bedside Insyte IVs

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (CPI)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) preferred

Required Licenses

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Utah (or compact license at submission)

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an RN in Emergency Department or related specialty

Skills and Procedures

• Advanced skills preferred: ultrasound-guided IV insertion, EKG interpretation, breathing treatments, digit blocks, chest tube and central line knowledge, lumbar puncture setup, administration of TNK
• Procedures performed include:

  • Peripheral and ultrasound-guided IV insertion
  • Intraosseous (IO) insertion management
  • Central line dressing changes
  • Blood and urine specimen collection, blood culture collection
  • End tidal CO2 monitoring
  • 12-lead ECG acquisition
  • Assisting with defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, transcutaneous pacing
  • Operation of rapid infuser devices
  • Massive transfusion protocol (MTP) implementation
  • Splint application, hemorrhage control, tourniquet application, wound irrigation
  • IV medication and blood product administration
  • Procedural sedation monitoring and medication titration
  • Pediatric IV insertion using Broselow/Panda system
  • Foley and straight catheter insertion

Team Environment

• Collaborative team that works closely with physicians and mid-level providers
• Emphasis on teamwork and supportive work culture

Dress Code

• Navy blue scrubs required

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Utah
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current certifications in ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
• Proficient in breathing treatments, digit blocks, chest tube knowledge, and lumbar puncture (LP) setup

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Department RNs who hold the required certifications and enjoy a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.