Registered Nurse - ER

Bestica • Augusta, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Room (ER) is a large and busy department. This role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience, and first-time travelers are not accepted. The patient population ranges from adolescents to geriatrics. The unit is a General Emergency Department (Non-Trauma), characterized as very large and busy with high acuity. It is Stroke and STEMI Certified. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4, with an average daily census of 165-175 patients in the 59-bed ER. The primary electronic health record system is Epic. The expected scrub color is Navy Blue. The maximum response time (RTO) for offers is 7 days. There is a blackout period for Spring Break from April 4th to 12th. Nurses are expected to work every other weekend unless otherwise specified. Floating is rare but may be required within the facility and scope of practice. Holiday work is expected if major holidays fall within the assignment period, with specific expectations for one, two, or three major holidays. Full compliance is required to start on time; non-compliance will result in a two-week delay due to the bi-weekly orientation schedule. Candidates will undergo a clinical screen for fit, and if they pass and are within guidelines, they will be sent to the manager for a final decision. Locals are accepted at the same rate. The number of Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) hours is determined by the contract length.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of ER experience.
• Travel experience REQUIRED (HARD STOP).
• At least 3 ER contracts completed preferred; screen if 1-2 completed travel assignments.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• NIH certification.
• PALS certification.
• Experience with Epic system.
• Ability to work every other weekend.
• Willingness to work holidays that fall within the assignment period.
• Full compliance required to start on time.

Nice To Haves

• Travelers with at least 3 ER contracts completed preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients in a large and busy Emergency Room.
• Manage a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4.
• Care for a patient population ranging from adolescents to geriatrics.
• Work in a high-acuity environment, including Stroke and STEMI certified care.
• Utilize the Epic system for patient records.
• Adhere to facility policies and scope of practice.
• Work required weekends and holidays.
• Complete full compliance requirements for timely start.
• Participate in clinical screening and final manager review.

Benefits

• 48 hour guaranteed minimum.
• Locals accepted at the same rate.

What This Job Offers

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