RN - ED - Contract

Facility Overview

• 637 licensed beds
• Level I Trauma Center
• Teaching Hospital
• Designated Chest Pain Center
• Certified Stroke Center

Unit Information

• Beds: 61 + surge capacity
• Average Census: 61+ patients/day
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of ED RN experience
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted

Patient Population / Common Diagnoses

• Chest pain
• Stroke
• Diabetes complications
• Abdominal pain
• Motor vehicle collisions (MVCs)
• Hypertension (HTN)
• Trauma (including stabbings)
• Behavioral/mental health emergencies

Staffing & Ratios

• RN Ratio: 1:4 (varies by zone)
• LPN Ratio: 1:4 (if applicable)
• Support Staff: 4–6 ED techs per shift

Required Certifications & Licensure

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – Required
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Required
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – Required
• BCR (Basic Cardiac Rhythm/EKG competency) – Required
• Emergency Nursing Certification – Preferred

Required Skills

• Experience in Level I Trauma ED
• Strong emergency/critical care nursing skills
• Experience with IV drips, including:
  • Heparin, Insulin, Cardene
  • Dopamine, Epinephrine
  • Fentanyl, Propofol, Levophed

Department Support

• CNAs/Techs: Assist with vital signs, glucose checks, ADLs, transport, and patient care
• Unit Secretary: Available
• Charge Nurse: Present each shift
• Phlebotomy: Dedicated team + nurse draws
• PICC Team: Available (no IV team)
• Respiratory Therapy: 24/7
• Hospitalist & Intensivist: 24/7
• Telemetry Monitoring: Centralized monitoring in ED

Technology & Equipment

• EMR: Epic
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Pyxis
• Monitors: Philips
• Additional Equipment Includes:
  • VS3 vital sign monitors, Dynamap portable monitors
  • Cardiac telemetry monitoring
  • Glucommander & Nova glucose systems
  • PCA pumps, bladder scanners
  • Portable oxygen systems, suction machines
  • Rapid infusers (Belmont), Ranger, Bair Hugger

Floating

• Within Emergency Department only

Orientation

• 1 day general orientation (includes modules)
• 2 days unit/department orientation

Scheduling

• Shift Length: 12 hours (7:00 AM–7:00 PM or 7:00 PM–7:00 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: 5–6 shifts per 6-week schedule
• On-Call: Not required
• Holiday Requirement:
  • One shift for each holiday group:
    • Thanksgiving (Day or after)
    • Christmas Eve or Christmas Day
    • New Year's Eve or New Year's Day
• Schedule Cycle: 6 weeks
• RTO: Subject to manager approval

Additional Information

• Scrub Colors:
  • RN: Navy
  • LPN: Ceil Blue
• Parking: Free campus parking available (optional paid deck parking)
• Unit Culture: Fast-paced, team-oriented environment