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ER Beds: 24 total, with 3 trauma bays
Fast Track: Yes
Separate Triage Area: Yes, travelers may occasionally perform triage
Holding Area: No separate holding area; holds are intermixed within the ER and managed by ER nurses
Psych/Seclusion Rooms: None
In-house Security: Yes
Patient Volume: 80-90 patients per day
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4
Common Diagnoses: Trauma, Stroke, Sepsis, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Cardiac conditions
Physicians/Mid-Levels: Both present
Support Staff: Charge nurse, house supervisor, nurse aides, paramedics, patient sitters
EMR System: Paragon
Respiratory Therapy: RT completes respiratory treatments and ABGs
Telemetry: No monitor techs; RNs must interpret ECG rhythms
Imaging: X-Ray and CT located next to ER
Phlebotomy: Performed by techs or nurses
Dress Code: Navy scrubs

ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
BLS (Basic Life Support)
TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) or ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Candidates must not have been employed full-time, part-time, or PRN within the past year at any facility associated with a specific large healthcare system.
The hospital uses an outdated EMR system.
No call or standby requirements.
Nurses manage their own ER holds as there is no separate holding area.
No psych/seclusion rooms available on the unit.

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ADDRESS1201 West Frank AvenueLufkin, TX 75904

Cost of Living

Lufkin's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
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Furnished Housing

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Transportation

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Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

Lufkin has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include obesity and diabetes.
There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities.

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Lufkin offers a variety of restaurants serving Southern cuisine, as well as options for art and music enthusiasts.
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