Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Manchester, New Hampshire
Catholic Medical Center

Travel RN - Emergency Department

Location: Manchester, New Hampshire
Employment Type: Travel

Unit Information

• Department: Emergency Department
• Beds:

  • 4 beds in Annex (secure locked psychiatric area)
  • 25 procedure rooms (curtained or with doors)
  • 8 hallway beds (utilized 24/7)
• Staffing:

  • Total staff: 88 (combined job titles)
  • Shifts:

    • 7a-3a: 1 Charge RN, 7 RNs, 3 ED Techs, 2 RP; Annex: 1 RN, 1 ED Tech
    • 3a-7a: 1 Charge RN, 6 RNs, 2 ED Techs, 1 RP; Annex: 1 RN, 1 ED Tech
• Patient Ratios: 4:1 (flexible during acute surge)
• Equipment: Ultrasound IV skills, Lucas Device, Hotline Rapid Infuser, Alaris pumps, Pyxis
• EMR Systems: Sunrise, Allscripts
• Patient Population: Multiple comorbidities including complicated heart conditions (NEHI patients), DKA, Sepsis, Trauma, Stroke

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years Emergency Department experience (for contract labor)
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC (required for contract labor)
• Strong adaptability, communication, assessment, critical thinking skills
• Dependability and punctuality
• Strong understanding of medical terminology

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year ED experience (for HCA hired staff)
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, MOAB, TNCC (for HCA hired staff)
• Strong understanding of EKG interpretation

Typical Procedures Performed

• Trauma care
• Stroke care
• Laceration repair
• Orthopedic trauma
• Ultrasound-guided IV insertion
• Intraosseous (IO) insertion
• Eye exams
• EKG interpretation
• Psychiatric care
• Cardiopulmonary care

Work Environment & Policies

• Personality Fit: Motivated, hard-working, creative problem solver with a strong desire to help and care for patients
• Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC (mandatory for contract labor)
• Dress Code: Scrubs only; no hooded shirts or sweatshirts for safety
• Protocols: RNs work with policy-written protocols based on chief complaint; able to order labs, EKGs, x-rays, medications as part of initial patient care
• Floating: None
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend for contract labor RNs

Contract Length

• 13 weeks