Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Information Location: Salem, VA Unit Type: Emergency Department • Number of Beds: 27 • Number of Staff: 50 RNs / 25 Medics • Patient Ratios: 4-6 patients per RN Shift Details • Day Shift: 1 Charge RN, 5 RNs, 2-3 Medics (increases to 9-10 RNs at 11 AM and to 6-7 RNs at 3 PM) • Night Shift: 1 Charge RN, 5 RNs, 2-3 Medics General Information • Type of Equipment: EMR – Meditech • Typical Procedures: • Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) • Sepsis Interventions • Stroke Protocol with tPA Administration • Central Line Placement • Care of Psych Patients • Transfers to Other Facilities (EMTALA) Qualifications • Required Skills: • Must have completed 2-3 travel assignments • Must have 2-3 years of Emergency Room experience • Preferred Skills: • Experience in high acuity ERs • Fast-paced ER experience with high volume • Experience with patient ratios of 5:1 Personality Fit Ideal candidates should be relaxed, easy-going, friendly, team-oriented, and respectful. Required Certifications • BLS • ACLS • PALS • TNCC (Preferred) • ENPC (Preferred) • NRP (Preferred) • NIH Stroke Scale Training (Preferred) Additional Information • No floating required. • Dress Code: Navy blue or white scrubs. • Weekends: Four weekend shifts in a four-week scheduling period (Friday or Saturday nights; Saturday or Sunday days).