“`html Emergency Room Nurse (RN) Job Description We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Emergency Room Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess strong critical thinking skills, demonstrate effective patient care coordination, and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment. Shift Details • Shift Length: 12 hours • Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week • Shifts: 7 PM – 7 AM; Every other weekend required • Holidays: Pre-assigned schedule Unit Information • Unit Type: Emergency Room (ER) • Trauma Level: 2 • Stroke Center: Yes, with interventional capabilities • Chest Pain Center: Yes, STEMI center • Number of Beds: 30 beds, 4 trauma bays • Fast Track Availability: Yes (12 patients) • Separate Triage Area: Yes, but travelers are not required to triage • Patient Hold Areas: Intermixed within the ER • Psych/Seclusion Rooms: 1 available • Security: In-house 24/7 and housed in the ER • Average Daily Patients: 90 to 100 • Nurse to Patient Ratio: 4:1 Responsibilities • Provide high-quality medical care to emergency patients. • Utilize critical assessment skills and evidence-based practices to determine patient health status. • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed. • Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members to develop and implement patient care plans. • Assist in various emergency procedures and administer common drips (e.g., pressors, Heparin, sedation). • Manage and support patient transitions from emergency to inpatient care as needed. Qualifications • Minimum of 2 years of experience in an Emergency Department setting. • Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS. • Strong ability to perform in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment. • Experience with commonly diagnosed conditions such as chest pain, stroke, shortness of breath (SOB), and sepsis. Additional Information • Employees are permitted to self-schedule with managerial oversight. • Required to float between emergency departments as necessary. • Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs with CommonSpirit logo. • Orientation will consist of 3 shifts covering unit-specific protocols and education requirements. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply to join a dynamic and supportive healthcare team in a busy emergency department setting. “`