ER RN
Renton, Washington
Valley Medical Center

ER RN

Overview

• Night shift, 12-hour shifts
• 36 hours per week
• Contract length: 9 weeks
• Location: Renton, Washington
• Unit: 55 beds total, plus 8-12 swing beds and 4 trauma bays
• Fast track is available, known as AC (accelerated care)
• Separate triage area in the lobby
• Separate psych/seclusion rooms
• In-house security is present

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Washington
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ED - Emergency Department (2 years of experience)
• ED - Emergency Department experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• ACLS
• BLS
• NIHSS
• PALS
• TNCC
• Experience working with Level 2 Trauma patients
• Experience in an Acute Care setting
• Experience with Epic
• Must be comfortable providing culturally competent care to a highly diverse patient population
• Must align with the mission to care for the community like family

Unit Details

• Main ED ratio: 4:1
• Accelerated care ratio: 5:1
• Critical care ratio: 2:1
• Average daily volume: 250 patients
• Common patient types include STEMI, Stroke, DKA, Sepsis, Trauma, Respiratory Diseases, and Behavioral Health
• RNs and MSTs perform ECGs
• RNs draw ABGs and set up small dose breathing treatments
• RTs manage respiratory equipment and are available for consult
• RNs are required to transport critical patients
• Nurse and MST draws are used for phlebotomy
• Tele is staffed by MST and RNs

Schedule

• Variable scheduling
• Every other weekend required
• Holidays required
• No call or standby requirement

Orientation

• First day with ED leadership and badging, followed by 2-3 shifts of bedside orientation

Additional Notes

• Travelers may be asked to do triage only after additional triage orientation and competency testing
• RNs manage their own holds
• Royal blue scrubs for nursing