RN - 19464452

HCA St. David's South Austin Medical Center • Austin, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality care in a fast-paced emergency department in Austin, Texas. The position is a 13-week contract. The unit has 48 private rooms, 27 hallway stretchers, 9 fast-track beds, and 5 behavioral health spaces. Its 111 staff members work day and night shifts. Patient ratios are 1:4 for emergency department patients, 1:5 for behavioral health, and 1:3 for cardiac and trauma patients.

The department uses Alaris pumps, Belmont and Level 1 rapid infusers, Stryker stretchers, and the MEDITECH electronic medical record system. RNs wear navy blue scrubs. The unit has an active Unit-Based Council and Social Committee, a supportive team with experienced staff, and advanced equipment and technology. Permanent positions are also available.

Requirements

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course).
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course).
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale).
• Ability to multitask effectively.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Self-starter with initiative.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with MEDITECH.
• Prior trauma experience.
• Inpatient experience.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced emergency department.
• Perform or assist with splinting, EKGs, central monitoring, trauma care, central line placements, airway support, behavioral health de-escalation, Morgan lens use, rapid infuser operation, and resuscitation procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed