Emergency Department RN
El Paso, Texas
Las Palmas Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Location: El Paso, Texas
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Night Shift)
Hours per Week: 36

Unit Overview

• Unit Type: Emergency Room
• Number of Beds: 26
• Number of Staff: 67
• Patient Ratio: 4:1
• Equipment Used: Ventilators, EKG, Teleneuro
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System: Level 3
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend days required during contract
• Call Requirements: None
• Permanent Positions Available on Unit: Yes

Typical Unit Staffing

• Night Shift Staff Includes:

  • 1 Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC)
  • 1 Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)
  • 6-7 Registered Nurses (RNs)
  • 2 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs)/Paramedics

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Registered Nurse (RN) License (Texas)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention Training)

Additional Preferred Certifications:

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NIH Certification
• STABLE (care of sick infants)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention Training) certification

Typical Procedures Performed on Unit

• IV insertion
• EKG monitoring
• Foley catheter insertion and removal
• Lumbar puncture
• Central line management
• Moderate sedation
• Cardioversion

Work Environment and Culture

• Dress Code: Scrubs must be cobalt/royal blue only
• Personality Fit:

  • Team player
  • Open to learning and helping others
  • Fun and energetic attitude

Additional Information

• The unit emphasizes a supportive team environment with experienced staff.
• New equipment and technology are available to support patient care.
• The unit profile is designed to help recruit highly qualified staff efficiently.