Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Emergency Department Duration: 12 weeks Shift: Night Shift Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years License: Active RN License Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, MOAB, TNCC Must-Have: At least 2 years of Emergency Department experience. Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, MOAB, and TNCC. Strong communication skills with patients and peers. Strong assessment skills. Dependability and punctuality. Strong critical thinking skills. Strong understanding of medical terminology. Description: This is a busy Emergency Department with a total of 10 procedure rooms and one trauma room. The department is staffed by 12 professionals, including a Charge RN and two RNs. Patient ratios are typically 5:1, with flexibility when utilizing the trauma room. The patient population includes individuals with multiple comorbidities and complicated conditions, such as heart conditions, DKA, sepsis, trauma, and stroke. Required skill sets include trauma care, laceration repair, orthopedic trauma interventions, intravenous insertion, intraosseous insertion, eye exams, EKG administration, psychiatric care, and cardiopulmonary care. Candidates should demonstrate motivation, problem-solving skills, and a desire to provide excellent patient care. The position requires collaboration with other staff and EMS agencies. Weekend shifts will be required every other weekend. RNs are expected to work with policy-written protocols based on chief complaints. The role involves completing workups of labs, EKGs, x-rays, and medications to initiate patient care. Point-of-care lab testing may also be performed for all patients. RNs are responsible for conducting medical screening exams within 10 minutes of patient arrival. Candidates with less than 2 years of ED experience may not be considered for contract labor roles. Preferred qualifications include at least one year of ED experience for staff positions.
