Emergency Room RN
Long Beach, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse - Location: unspecified. This role involves providing high-quality emergent care within a Level 2 trauma center. The position requires managing a diverse patient population, including both adults and pediatric cases, with a focus on trauma and acute care.

Job Details:

• Position Description:
  Responsible for delivering essential emergency nursing care in a fast-paced environment, including STEMI and CVA patient management. The unit features 5 beds in the fast track area, trauma bays, and a high patient volume of 55,000 visits per year. The ER serves patients with a wide range of conditions, including minor complaints and critical trauma cases, predominantly from low socioeconomic backgrounds, including homeless individuals with drug abuse issues.
• Required Qualifications:
  Certifications in ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and PALS. Valid nursing license accepted for submission. Minimum of 3 years of ER experience.
• Schedule:
  12-hour shifts from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM, 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM, 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM, 11:30 AM to Midnight, 2:30 PM to 3:00 AM, or 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information:
  Candidates must be available to work at least two of the three major holidays on a rotating schedule. The unit operates Cerner FirstNet electronic charting and includes a dedicated monitor station for ER nurses to read and interpret strips. The ER staff includes nurses, aides, paramedics, security, patient sitters, and medical MDs and midlevels. Orientation includes trauma modules, and the facility is a designated STEMI and CVA receiving center.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits