RN - 19320215

HCA LewisGale Medical Center • Salem, VA

28d • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Room Nurse (RN) position is located in Salem, VA. The unit has 27 beds and a staff of 50 RNs and 25 Medics. The day shift typically includes 1 charge nurse, 5 RNs, and 2-3 medics, with additional RN staffing increasing throughout the day. The night shift includes 1 charge nurse, 5 RNs, and 2-3 medics. Patient ratios are generally 4-6 patients per nurse. The unit utilizes Meditech EMR. This role does not require floating to other areas. The dress code is navy blue or white scrubs. Weekend requirements involve four weekend shifts within a four-week period.

Requirements

• Completion of 2-3 travel assignments.
• 2-3 years of experience in an Emergency Room setting.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification.
• Minimum of 2 years experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in high acuity emergency departments.
• Experience in fast-paced environments with high patient volume.
• Experience with patient ratios of 5:1.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification.
• ENPC (Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course) certification.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification.
• NIH Stroke certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients in an emergency room setting.
• Administer care for patients requiring Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI).
• Implement sepsis interventions.
• Manage stroke protocol with tPA administration.
• Assist with central line placement.
• Care for psychiatric patients.
• Handle transfers to other facilities (EMTALA).
• Work within patient ratios of 4-6 patients per nurse.

What This Job Offers

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