RN - 19320225

HCA LewisGale Medical Center • Salem, VA

28d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) for our Emergency Department in Salem, VA. This unit has 27 beds and a staff of 50 RNs and 25 Medics. The typical patient ratio is 4-6 patients per RN. The Emergency Department utilizes EMR - Meditech for its electronic medical records. Typical procedures include Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI), Sepsis Interventions, Stroke Protocol with tPA Administration, Central Line Placement, Care of Psych Patients, and Transfers to Other Facilities (EMTALA).

Requirements

• Must have completed 2-3 travel assignments.
• Must have 2-3 years of Emergency Room experience.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• PALS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in high acuity ERs.
• Fast-paced ER experience with high volume.
• Experience with patient ratios of 5:1.
• TNCC certification.
• ENPC certification.
• NRP certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale Training.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the Emergency Department.
• Manage patient care for 4-6 patients per RN.
• Perform Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI).
• Administer Sepsis Interventions.
• Implement Stroke Protocol with tPA Administration.
• Perform Central Line Placement.
• Provide care for Psych Patients.
• Facilitate Transfers to Other Facilities (EMTALA).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level