Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) Position Description We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team for a 13-week assignment in Corpus Christi, TX. This position requires excellent teamwork and urgency in delivering high-quality patient care. Unit Information • Number of Beds: 16 with 8 hall chairs • Number of Staff per Shift: 6-7 • Day Shift Staff: • 1 Charge Nurse • 1 Triage Nurse • 4-5 Nurses (including one mid-shift) • 1 Unit Secretary • 1-2 Techs • Night Shift Staff: • 1 Charge Nurse • 1 Triage Nurse • 4-5 Nurses (including one mid-shift) • Unit Secretary (7 pm to midnight) • 1 Tech • Patient Ratios: 1:4, with the potential to take 6 low-acuity patients (ESI 4 & 5) • Equipment: Cardiac monitors, Baxter IV pumps, HP’s, Tonopen, and more • EMR: Meditech, with vital signs flowing into the chart Qualifications We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications: • Must have: • Level II or Level III trauma experience • Current certification in TNCC, ENPC or PALS, ACLS, and BLS • Strong commitment to compassion, urgency, and teamwork • Preferred: • CEN or TCRN certification • Greater than two years of emergency department experience Responsibilities The Emergency Department Registered Nurse will perform the following typical procedures: • Patient assessments and documentation • Medication administration and wound care • IV insertions and urine collection • Lab draws and care for patients from ESI 5 through 1 Dress Code • Scrub Color: Royal Blue preferred • On Sundays, staff are encouraged to incorporate team spirit by wearing their team jerseys (e.g., Astros, Cowboys) Unit Policies Unit guidelines include: • Mandatory shift huddles at 7 am and 7 pm for all staff, unless providing critical care • EMTALA training is mandatory for all staff Awards and Recognition Join a team dedicated to: • Improving patient satisfaction and employee engagement • Providing timely care for Stroke, STEMI, Sepsis, and Trauma patients Additional Information This is an exciting opportunity to work in a transitioning facility moving from a Level IV to a Level II trauma center. We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team!