We are seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) for a contract assignment in Hilo, Hawaii. This role is based in a dynamic 28-bed Emergency Department, which includes specialized areas such as 4 trauma bays, 2 behavioral health rooms, and 22 cardiac monitor rooms.
The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a high patient turnover rate, providing critical care to a diverse patient population. This position requires a commitment to excellence in emergency nursing and collaborative patient care.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients presenting with a wide range of emergent conditions.
Manage and prioritize care for patients in trauma bays, behavioral health rooms, and cardiac monitoring areas.
Perform rapid assessment, intervention, and stabilization of critically ill or injured patients.
Collaborate effectively with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes and efficient department flow.
Document patient care accurately and thoroughly in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.
Educate patients and families regarding their condition, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
Required Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Minimum of 1-2 years of recent experience as an Emergency Room Registered Nurse in an acute care setting.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with rapid patient turnover.
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified.
Skills & Competencies
Clinical Skills: Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), pediatric advanced life support (PALS), trauma nursing core course (TNCC), emergency assessment, critical care interventions, cardiac monitoring, wound care, medication administration, IV insertion, EKG interpretation, behavioral health crisis intervention.