Emergency Department RN
Salem, Virginia
LewisGale Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Location: Salem, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Department: Emergency Department
• Number of Beds: 27
• Staff: 50 RNs, 25 Medics
• Shifts:

  • Day Shift: 1 charge nurse, 5 RNs, 2-3 medics; additional 4-5 RNs at 11am; additional 1-2 RNs at 3pm
  • Night Shift: 1 charge nurse, 5 RNs, 2-3 medics
• Patient Ratios: 4-6 patients per nurse
• EMR System: Meditech

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of 2 or 3 prior travel assignments
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Job Details

• Typical Procedures:

  • Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI)
  • Sepsis interventions
  • Stroke protocol including tPA administration
  • Central line placement
  • Care of psychiatric patients
  • Transfers to other facilities (EMTALA compliance)
• Work Environment: High acuity, fast-paced, high volume ER
• Patient Ratios: Typically 5:1 preferred
• Personality Fit: Relaxed, easy-going, friendly, team-oriented, respectful
• Dress Code: Navy blue or white scrubs
• Scheduling:

  • No on-call required
  • Four weekend shifts per four-week period (Friday or Saturday nights; Saturday or Sunday days)

Additional Information

• Floating: None
• Unit Guidelines/Policies: Available upon request

Note: Prior travel experience is required for this position.