Registered Nurse (Emergency)

Cottage Health•Santa Barbara, CA

About The Position

Join the Emergency Department team at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital (SBCH), the region’s leader in high-acuity care. SBCH is the area’s only ACS-certified Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center, as well as a Comprehensive Stroke Center and a STEMI receiving center. The hospital also holds Joint Commission Sepsis Care Certification and system-wide Silver-Level Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA). The Emergency Department is the designated receiving center for adult and pediatric emergencies and includes a Vertical Care treatment area and a dedicated ED psychiatric holding unit staffed by specially trained ED psychiatric nurses. The department emphasizes clinical excellence, teamwork, and collaboration. Nurses work alongside experienced Charge Nurses and receive support from a 24/7 Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN). As a teaching hospital, SBCH provides a positive, collaborative culture and an optimized mix of new and experienced nurses across shifts. Professional development opportunities include training to become a Vascular Access Nurse specializing in Midline and PICC insertions. The department also serves as the primary cross-training site for nurses from the Goleta and Santa Ynez Emergency Departments. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus.

Requirements

  • California RN License.
  • AHA certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
  • TNCC or ATCN certification.
  • One year of recent experience in an acute care setting.

Nice To Haves

  • Emergency Department experience is strongly preferred.

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus eligibility
  • Professional development opportunity to train as a Vascular Access Nurse specializing in Midline and PICC insertions
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