Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Information Location: Salem, VA Emergency Department General Information • Number of Beds: 27 • Number of Staff: 50 RNs, 25 Medics • Day Shift Staffing: 1 Charge Nurse, 5 RNs, 2-3 Medics; increases by 4-5 RNs at 11 AM and 1-2 RNs at 3 PM • Night Shift Staffing: 1 Charge Nurse, 5 RNs, 2-3 Medics • Patient Ratios: 4-6:1 • Type of Equipment: EMR – Meditech Qualifications • Must have: • Completion of 2-3 travel assignments • 2-3 years of Emergency Room experience • Preferred: • Experience in high acuity Emergency Rooms • Experience in fast-paced environments with high patient volume • Experience with patient ratios of 5:1 Typical Procedures • Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) • Sepsis interventions • Stroke protocol with tPA administration • Central line placement • Care of psychiatric patients • Transfers to other facilities (EMTALA) Best Personality Fit We are looking for candidates who are relaxed, easy-going, friendly, team-oriented, and respectful. Required Certifications • BLS • ACLS • PALS • TNCC (Preferred) • ENPC (Preferred) • NRP (Preferred) • NIH Stroke Scale (Preferred) Work Schedule Weekends require four weekend shifts within a four-week scheduling period (Friday or Saturday for nights; Saturday or Sunday for days). There is no on-call requirement. Dress Code Scrub colors: navy blue or white.