RN - ER/Emergency Room

First Connect Health • San Bernardino, CA

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About The Position

The RN works in a 24-bed emergency room that sees approximately 250 visits per day. The department has a 2:1/4:1 patient ratio, a charge nurse who does not take patients, and ER techs who assist with technical duties and provide security and patient-sitter support. The team includes emergency physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. Phlebotomists perform lab draws except when a central line is involved. Respiratory therapy and pharmacy services are available 24/7. Vents are used, typically maintained by respiratory therapy. The department has 22 hardwired monitors, available in rooms and at the nurses’ station, and uses Cerner PowerChart.

The role has 12-hour shifts, including 0645–1915 and 1845–0715, as well as 9 a.m., noon, and 3 p.m. start times. Day shifts are considered 7 a.m., 9 a.m., and noon; the 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. shifts are considered night shifts. Scheduling flexibility is required. Nurses work every other weekend, defined as Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, though weekend frequency may increase depending on staffing. Holiday work is expected and is incorporated into the permanent staff rotation, with staffing needs mostly on holidays. There is no floating. Floor-specific orientation is one day. RN scrub color is blue; tech scrub color is green.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience.
• ACLS certification.
• BLS certification.
• NIHSS certification.
• PALS certification.
• Must be flexible with shift assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Trauma experience preferred.
• First-time travelers are accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in the emergency room.
• Work assigned shifts, including weekend and holiday shifts as required.
• Use Cerner PowerChart and work with the department’s monitoring equipment.
• Collaborate with the emergency care team, including physicians, PAs, NPs, ER techs, phlebotomists, and respiratory therapy.

What This Job Offers

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