RN - ER
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Emergency Room
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: 5 PM - 5 AM
Hours per Shift: 36 Hours
Experience: Minimum Years of Experience Required
License: RN License Required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC Required
Must-Have:
- Experience in Emergency Room and Medical/Surgical nursing
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP must be current and through AHA
- Ability to work all patient units including Med Surg and ER
- Available to work weekends on a required rotation (every 3rd weekend)
Description:
This is a critical care access facility.
Staff typically see an average inpatient census of 3 patients.
Occasionally, the census may rise to 7-8 patients, but typically ranges from 3-5 patients.
Each shift aims to staff 3 nurses and 1 CNA.
There are times when staffing may adjust to 2 nurses and 1 aide.
In some scenarios, staffing may include 1 RN and 1 LPN along with an aide.
When staff come on shift, they will divide the inpatient load among themselves.
Nurses may take on varying patient loads based on their skill sets.
The emergency room patients are typically shared among the nursing team.
A crisis nurse will be on call every night to provide additional support when needed.
Familiarity with EMR systems is advantageous.
Flu declination is allowed, but masks must be worn during flu season.
Specific interview availability should be provided upon request.
