RN – Emergency Room

Specialty: Emergency Room
Facility: United Hospital Center
State License: WV
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience: 2 year(s)
Shift: 12H Nights 12 hr nights, weekends as scheduled
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
Description: Specialty: ERFacility: United Hospital CenterState License: WVCerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: 2 year(s)Shift: 12H Nights 12 hr nights, weekends as scheduledGuaranteed Hours: 36 hours per weekDescription: Unit Notes:50 mile radius rule – ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST INCLUDE A COPY OF CANDIDATE’S UNEXPIRED DRIVER’S LICENSE# beds32-Beds Triage & Fast TrackTriage area located in the ER with a separate Fast Track – Open 11 am – 11 pmCerts”RN’s: BLS & ACLS are Required. PALS, NIHSS, TNCC preferred. NOTE: if they have the space they will allow travelers to take TNCC here (at the travelers own expense)”Ratios1:4 in the Main ER, 1:5 in the 5-bed lower acuity area within ER, 1:4-6 in the Fast TrackEMREPIC (See info regarding Epic in the General Info Tab)Charge NurseYes – no patient assignment.Nurse AidesER Techs (3 per shift, ratios 1:10-12)Weekend RequirementEvery-other-weekend. Sat/Sun for both Days/NightsHolidaysWork in the holiday rotation schedule with perm staffScrub ColorRoyal BlueTeleYes – Must be able to read & interpret stripsRT 24/7RT is in-house 24/7 but RN’s may do aerosols for non-vented patients. RT does not do EKGsVentsYes – Servo ER ProvidersThey have 3 physicians on staff in the ED from 11 am – 11 pm; 1 physician for 4 hours on nights; 2 physicians the rest of the time. Also utilize NP’s & PA’sIV TeamIV Team available house-wide until 10 pm M-F & until 3:30 pm on the weekendsPharmacy 24/7In-house pharmacy 24/7 – No pharmacist in the ER – AccudoseShifts”0615 – 1845, 1100 – 2300, 1815 – 0645 “FloatingNo floating outside of the EDFloor specific orientation1-2 shifts with a preceptor Common diagnosis / Types of patientsAll typical ER patients: Chest Pain, Respiratory failure, Abdominal pain, 15% pediatric population, occasional GSW, closed head injuries, etc. but major traumas are stabilized & transferred to sister hospital, JW Ruby Memorial – Level 1 Trauma Center 40-45 min away Additional NotesThey admit about 18% of what comes in the door. ER Staff keeps their own holds unless float pool floats to take holds. Patients average approximately 2 hours/45 minutes in the ER. This is an extremely efficient ER & a very positive work environment. They are used to travelers & are very welcoming/traveler friendly.NO FALSE NAILS Cancellation Policy:2 shifts per 13 week contract Charting System:Epic Systems Corporation – EpicCare Inpatient – EMR BSN Required:False License to Submit:Yes, willing to wait Trauma Level:2 Care Setting:Acute Division:Nursing Shift Notes:12 hr nights, weekends as scheduled Required Certifications:ACLS, BLS Certification