Emergency Department RN
Corpus Christi, Texas
Bay Area Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department

Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36

Unit Overview

• Emergency Department with 16 beds and 8 hall chairs
• Staffing per shift: 6-7 staff (including charge nurse, triage nurse, 4-5 nurses, unit secretary, and 1-2 techs)
• Patient ratios typically 1:4, may take up to 6; low acuity patients (ESI levels 4 & 5)
• Equipment includes cardiac monitors, Baxter IV pumps, HP monitors, Tonopen, and more
• Electronic Medical Record system: Meditech (vital signs flow directly into chart)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level 2 Trauma patients
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) or Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN)

Typical Procedures

• Patient assessments and documentation
• Medication administration
• Wound care and splinting
• IV insertion and management
• Urine collection and lab draws
• Care for patients across ESI levels 1 through 5

Unit Policies & Culture

• Mandatory shift huddles at 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM (unless providing critical care)
• EMTALA training is mandatory
• Dress code: Royal blue scrubs preferred; seasonal team jerseys encouraged on Sundays
• The unit is transitioning from a Level IV to a Level II trauma center
• Recognized for high patient satisfaction and employee engagement
• Known for timely care of Stroke, STEMI, Sepsis, and Trauma patients

Additional Information

• The unit values teamwork and a fast-paced environment
• Staff includes experienced nurses and supportive leadership
• Competitive market; strong emphasis on candidate skills and certifications