RN - 19369847

Allenmore Hospital • Tacoma, WA

22d

About The Position

The Emergency Department Nurse provides nursing care in a 32-bed emergency department. The unit treats general emergency department complaints, including abdominal pain, chest pain, shortness of breath, behavioral health concerns, and geriatric patients, with occasional pediatric cases and labor and delivery cases that are typically referred to another facility. The registered nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4. Nurses may float to other emergency departments in the region.

The department is supported by patient care technicians, a receptionist/health unit coordinator available 24/7, a charge nurse who does not take patients, phlebotomy services, respiratory therapy and hospitalists available 24/7, and ED physicians and mid-level providers. The unit uses EPIC, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing.

Orientation includes general hospital orientation and one to two shifts on the unit, followed by additional independent shifts for familiarization. CAP staff work in unit flow for two to three weeks before being paired with a resident. Scheduling includes every-other-weekend rotation and holidays as needed per unit. Time-off requests of up to seven days may be approved; additional days require email notification to the Nurse Manager. Shift options are 0600–1830, 0900–2130, 1100–2330, 1200–0000, 1500–0330, and 1800–0630; mid/evening contracts may include start times from 1200 to 1500. Any scrub color is allowed, and parking is free.

Requirements

• Traditional travelers must have at least 2 years of Emergency Department experience.
• CAP staff must have at least 4 years of experience.
• First-time travelers are not accepted.
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, TNCC, and MOAB 1&2 or CPI.
• General Emergency Department skills.
• Strong communication abilities.
• Team player with organizational skills.
• Effective time management.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for patients presenting to the Emergency Department.
• Care for patients with general emergency complaints, including abdominal pain, chest pain, shortness of breath, behavioral health concerns, and geriatric needs, as well as occasional pediatric cases.
• Work within the department's registered nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4.
• Float to other Emergency Departments in the region when needed.
• Participate in unit orientation and familiarization shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed