Emergency Department RN
Corpus Christi, Texas
Bay Area Medical Center

Travel RN - Emergency Department

Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Unit: Emergency Department (ED), 1st floor
• Number of Beds: 16 beds with 8 hall chairs
• Staff per Shift: 6-7

  • Day Shift: 1 charge nurse, 1 triage nurse, 4-5 nurses (one mid-shift), 1 ultrasound tech, 1-2 techs
  • Night Shift: 1 charge nurse, 1 triage nurse, 4-5 nurses (one mid-shift), ultrasound tech (7pm-midnight), 1 tech
• Patient Ratios: 1:4, low acuity ESI 4 & 5, may take up to 6 patients
• Equipment: Cardiac monitors, Baxter IV pumps, HP monitors, Tonopen, and more
• EMR System: Meditech (vital signs flow directly into chart)

Required Qualifications

• License: Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • NIH Certification
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department experience (higher requirement noted: greater than 2 years preferred)
• Trauma Experience: Level II or Level III trauma experience required
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Preferred Qualifications

• CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse) or TCRN (Trauma Certified Registered Nurse)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification
• More than 2 years of emergency department experience

Typical Procedures Performed

• Patient assessments and documentation
• Medication administration
• Wound care and splinting
• IV insertion and management
• Urine collection and lab draws
• Care for patients ranging from ESI level 5 (low acuity) through level 1 (high acuity)

Work Environment & Culture

• Compassion, urgency, and teamwork are highly valued
• Transitioning from a Level IV to a Level II trauma hospital
• Mandatory shift huddles at 7am and 7pm (except when providing critical care)
• EMTALA training is mandatory
• Dress code: Royal blue scrubs preferred; seasonal team jerseys encouraged on Sundays

Recognition & Highlights

• Department recognized for climbing ranks in patient satisfaction and employee engagement
• Provides timely care for Stroke, STEMI, Sepsis, and Trauma patients

This position offers a dynamic emergency department environment with a focus on trauma care and patient-centered teamwork. Ideal candidates are compassionate, experienced in emergency nursing, and hold the required certifications.