Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Information Location: Live Oak, TX Unit Capacity: 48 headwalls, approximately 25 additional treatment spaces Staff: Approximately 80 members including Charge Nurses, Flow Navigators, RNs, Paramedics, ED Techs, and Unit Clerks Patient Ratios: Acuity-based ratios Type of Equipment: Emergency, Trauma, and Critical Care equipment including GE, Stryker, and Plum 360 EMR: Meditech Job Description The Emergency Department Registered Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality care in a fast-paced environment. This role involves performing rapid patient assessments, recognizing changes in patient conditions, and applying critical thinking skills to manage patient care effectively. Qualifications • Required Skills: • Strong clinical and rapid patient assessment skills • Ability to recognize changes in patient condition • Critical thinking capabilities • Effectiveness in a fast-paced environment • Preferred Qualifications: • Trauma experience in a Level 1 or 2 Trauma Center • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a high-volume Emergency Department Procedures Performed • Moderate sedation • Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) • Peripheral IV (PIV) and Intraosseous (IO) access • Splinting • Electrocardiogram (EKG) interpretation • Blood transfusion and TNK administration • Cardiac monitoring, stroke assessment, trauma assessment, resuscitation, sepsis workups Personality Fit Ideal candidates are self-motivated team players who are committed to providing excellent patient care. Required Certifications • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) • Pediatric Emergency Nursing Certification (ENPC) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) • Basic Life Support (BLS) • Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Additional Information Dress Code: Navy scrubs The role requires commitment to teamwork and collaboration, with all staff expected to assist one another in patient care and operational tasks. Note: Shift starts 15 minutes prior to designated time. Staff must clock out/in for a full 30-34 minutes for lunch each shift, and food or drink is not allowed in patient care areas.