ER Charge Registered Nurse
Plainview, TX
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Travel Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (ER) Charge RN | Days
 

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Room Charge Registered Nurse (ER Charge RN) for a travel assignment at a Level IV Trauma Center. This role requires a nurse who can function independently in a Charge Nurse capacity with minimal department orientation while also managing patient assignments as needed.
 

Important: Previous Charge Nurse experience is required.
 

Assignment Details

• Shift: Days (3x12 Hours)
• Schedule: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Weekend Requirement: As Needed
• Weekend Coverage: Every Other Weekend (6 Weekend Shifts Per Schedule)
• On-Call Requirement: None
• Floating: No

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Room experience
• Previous Charge Nurse experience required
• Experience with a 1:4 patient ratio
• Ability to work independently in a Charge RN role upon assignment start
• Travel experience preferred but not required

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• NIHSS
• PALS

Facility Information

• Facility Type: Short-Term Acute Care Hospital
• Level IV Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 49
• Average Daily ER Census: 40 Patients
• Emergency Department Beds: 8

Scrub Colors

• Registered Nurses: Navy Blue
• Respiratory Therapists: Any Color
• Operating Room Staff: Hospital Provided

Patient Population

Care is provided to:

• Neonates
• Infants
• Pediatrics
• Adolescents
• Adults
• Geriatrics

Patient Ratios

• Days: 1:4
• Nights: 1:4
• Weekends: 1:4

Charge Nurse Responsibilities

• Serve as Charge Nurse as needed with minimal orientation
• Support department operations and patient flow
• Function as a Triage Nurse or carry a patient assignment when required
• Assist with staff coordination and emergency response activities

Required Clinical Skills
 

Emergency & Trauma Care

• Triage
• Shock and trauma patient management
• Gunshot wound care
• Traumatic amputation management
• Neuro-trauma care
• Orthopedic trauma management
• Splint application and management

Cardiac & Critical Care

• Cardiac monitoring
• Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Management of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• IV vasopressor administration

Respiratory Care

• BiPAP/CPAP management
• Ventilator patient care
• Chest tube management
• Intubation
• Continuous IV sedation
• Continuous IV paralytics
• Procedural sedation monitoring

IV Therapy & Vascular Access

• Starting and maintaining IVs
• Central line care and management
• Arterial line management
• Blood product administration
• Phlebotomy

Neurological Care

• Stroke (CVA) management
• Traumatic brain injury
• Spinal cord injury management

Psychiatric & Behavioral Health

• Acute psychosis
• Drug overdose management
• Psychiatric holds
• Suicidal patients
• Managing violent behavior

Pediatric Emergency Care

• Abdominal pain
• Asthma
• Burns
• Epiglottitis
• Head injuries
• Hyperglycemia
• Infections
• Respiratory infections
• Seizures
• Poison ingestion
• Skin disorders
• Urinary tract infections
• Mental and behavioral health conditions
• Recognition and reporting of abuse or neglect

Interdisciplinary Support

• Physical Therapy
• Respiratory Services
• Radiology
• Pharmacy
• Social Services
• Interpretation Services
• Phlebotomy
• Rapid Response Teams

Additional Information

• Candidates must possess strong Charge Nurse capabilities and be comfortable stepping into leadership responsibilities immediately.
• This is a fast-paced Emergency Department where Charge Nurses are expected to actively participate in patient care while overseeing department operations.