ER RN
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Saint Francis Medical Center

ER RN

Role Overview

ER RN in the ED at a Trauma Level III, Comprehensive Stroke Center with 54 beds/trauma bays.

Required Qualifications

• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS (AHA)
• PALS
• TNCC
• ENPC
• NIHSS

Unit Details

• Fast Track: Yes
• Separate triage area: Yes
• Separate holding area in the ER: Yes
• Separate psych/seclusion rooms: Yes
• In-house security 24/7: Yes
• Average daily volume: 75+ patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4
• RT is in the ER 24/7
• X-Ray or CT in the ER: Yes
• Phlebotomy is done by both phlebotomy and RNs
• Common drips include cardiac, antihypertensive, antiarrhythmic, sedation, and analgesia

Scheduling

• Self-scheduling and block scheduling are used
• Weekend requirement: full-time and part-time staff are expected to self-schedule a minimum of six weekend shifts per six-week schedule
• Holiday work is required
• Call or standby: determined by nurse manager
• Floating: determined by nurse manager
• Shift times: 1p-1a or 3p-3a
• Schedule pattern: every other weekend or equivalent number (6-9) within a 6-week scheduling period
• Scrub color: Navy Blue

Orientation

• Clinicians must be in state for the week of orientation, even if first-day modules are remote
• Unit/department-specific orientation date and location are assigned during the week of orientation

Hiring Process

• Candidate interview
• Interview with MedSol Clinical Team
• No unit manager involvement