Emergency Department RN
Brownsville, TX
The Judge Group
3x12 hrs, Days

FULL SOCIAL AND DOB REQUIRED

About the unit(s):

·       Number of Beds -22

·       Number of Staff – 55

·       Type of staff:

o   Day Shift – Charge +5 RNs + 1 AM ER Tech, 1 12-12ER Tech, 10-10 RN,12-12 RN and 3-3 RN

o   Night Shift – Charge + 6 RNs +1 PM Tech, 1 12-12ER Tech, 10-10 RN,12-12 RN and 3-3 RN

·       Patient Ratios – 4:1

·       EMR -Meditech

Must have:  candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.

·       Minimum 5 years of recent Emergency Department experience in a high-acuity setting

·       Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (TNCC preferred)

·       Strong triage and critical thinking skills

·       Trauma and cardiac alert experience, including care of STEMI, stroke, and sepsis patients

Preferred or nice to have:  candidates with these skills will be considered first.

Experience with Meditech documentation system

·       Trauma and cardiac alert experience, including care of STEMI, stroke, and sepsis patients

·       Bilingual (English/Spanish) – preferred but not required

List typical procedures performed on unit(s): 

·       IV insertion, medication administration, EKGs, splinting, wound care

·           Moderate sedation for procedures such as reductions or cardioversion

·           Assisting with intubation, CPR, rapid sequence intubation, and code response

·           Care of stroke, STEMI, sepsis, trauma, and behavioral health patients

·           Transport preparation and coordination for higher levels of care

·           Triage assessment and prioritization based on ESI guidelines

·           Isolation and infection control protocols

·          Documentation and reassessment in fast paced environments

Best personality Fit:

· Team-oriented with strong work ethic and accountability

· Punctual, reliable, and compassionate with excellent patient-centered care

· Flexible and able to adapt to a fast-paced environment

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

·       BLS,ACLS,PALS,TNCC,ENPC,CPI

Dress Code:

·       Scrub Color/Attire - Royal Blue