Emergency Department RN
Orem, Utah
Timpanogos Regional Hospital

RN Emergency Dept

Employment Type: Travel Location: Orem, Utah Unit: Emergency Department (Emergency Department building) Contract Length: 12 weeks Hours per Week: 36

Unit Details

• Beds: 16
• Patient Ratios: 3-4:1, or 1:1 for trauma/critical patients
• Schedule: 36 hours, 06-18 or 18-06, 2 weekends a month
• Floating Policy: No RNs unless cross-trained to float to the ED
• Equipment: BD Insyte IVs
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs (required uniform)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Utah
• ED - Emergency Department (2 years of experience)
• ED - Emergency Department experience within the last year
• ACLS
• BLS
• PALS
• Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (CPI)
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Digit blocks
• Knowledge of chest tube
• Experience with central line management
• LP set up
• Administration of TNK

Procedures Performed on Unit

• Peripheral, ultrasound-guided, and IO IV insertion; IV medication and blood product administration
• Central line dressing changes; blood, urine, and blood culture collection
• End-tidal CO2 monitoring; 12-lead ECG acquisition
• Defibrillation; synchronized cardioversion and transcutaneous pacing (assisting)
• Belmont rapid infuser operation; MTP implementation; hemorrhage control; tourniquet application
• Splint application; wound irrigation; procedural sedation monitoring; medication titration
• Broselow/Panda system utilization
• Pediatric IV, Foley, and straight catheter insertion

About the Team

• Team-oriented unit that works closely with physicians and mid-levels