RN - Er
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team at a Level III Trauma Center in Puyallup, WA. This facility has 375 licensed beds, with 46 beds in the Emergency Department, including 5 dedicated Safe Psych rooms. The average daily patient volume is 200 patients. We are looking for nurses with a minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department experience. First-time travelers are welcome. The role involves caring for a diverse patient population across all age groups, from pediatrics to geriatrics, with a wide range of conditions including trauma, GSW, sepsis, STEMI, stroke, DKA, mental health issues, respiratory problems, adult psych patients, high-acuity medical cases, and a high geriatric patient population. The unit is supported by Emergency Room Technicians, a Charge Nurse (primarily leadership), a Resource and Float Nurse, an ED Educator, 24/7 security, 24/7 Social Work Services, and around-the-clock pharmacy support.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department experience required.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification.
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification.
- NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification.
- CPI/MOAB (Crisis Prevention Institute / Management of Assaultive Behavior) certification.
- Proficient in general Emergency Department skills.
- Proficient in cardiac rhythm interpretation.
- Proficient in IV administration.
- Experience with procedural sedation.
- Experience with blood administration.
- Experience with cardiac medications.
- Recent experience with EPIC electronic health records is mandatory.
Nice To Haves
- First-time travelers are welcome.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in the Emergency Department.
- Manage a caseload of 1 RN to 4-5 patients during day shifts, with flexibility based on acuity and staffing needs.
- Interpret cardiac rhythms.
- Administer IV medications and treatments.
- Perform procedural sedation.
- Administer blood products.
- Administer cardiac medications.
- Utilize EPIC electronic health records for charting.
- Collaborate with Emergency Room Technicians, Charge Nurse, Resource/Float Nurse, ED Educator, Social Work, and Pharmacy.
- Respond to medical emergencies and codes.
Benefits
- Free parking provided in designated areas for employees.
- Traveler-friendly team culture with opportunities for assignment extensions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
