An Emergency Room Registered Nurse cares for patients in a hospital Emergency Room. Works with Physicians and other clinicians as part of an emergency care team. Provides emergency medical care and emotional support to patients and families dealing with trauma.
1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position at a Critical Access Hospital requiring MN licensure and TNCC/ENPC or PALS certification. Details Acute care Emergency Department setting at a Level IV trauma and stroke-ready designated Critical Access Hospital 10-bed unit with 2 trauma bays, separate triage room, and 1 locked seclusion room Treats patients across the lifespan from newborn to geriatric, including respiratory, cardiac, trauma, and stroke cases Nurse-to-patient ratio varies by acuity, with 1:3 common Average of 25-30 patients treated per day No fast track area; ER holds are not intermixed within the unit Unit staffed with 1 in-house provider (MD, DO, or PA) 24/7, no charge nurse on shift CNA/Tech support available 1400-2230 for prep, vitals, room turnover, stocking, EKGs, swabs, and splinting Respiratory Therapy on-site during days and on-call at night for EKGs, ABGs, and respiratory treatments including vent/BiPAP RNs must be able to initiate respiratory equipment with verbal RT guidance when needed No dedicated tele/monitor techs; RNs are required to read their own telemetry strips (Phillips monitors) No in-house X-ray or CT; ED staff assist with transport, and RNs must accompany all stroke activations to CT Both phlebotomy and RN staff perform lab draws Uses Epic EMR 12-hour shifts, day/night rotating, 7a-7p and 7p-7a, scheduled in 6-week blocks with turnaround time built in No self-scheduling or block scheduling Every other weekend and every other holiday required No call or standby requirements No floating required Professional dress required; no specific scrub color mandated Requirements Active MN RN license (Standard or Compact) required, pending licenses not accepted Current BLS, ACLS, and TNCC certifications required ENPC or PALS certification required Minimum 2 years of RN experience required Critical Access ED experience of at least 2 years preferred Competent triage skills required Ability to work independently with strong practical skills, not reliant on ancillary resources Comfortable with de-escalation techniques and coordinating with local PD, as in-house security is not available Must be a quick learner and effective team player Copy of driver's license required for consideration Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility Additional Information Provide emergency care across a wide range of acute conditions including trauma, stroke, cardiac, and respiratory cases Manage common drips such as norepinephrine, nitroglycerin, heparin, amiodarone, and propofol Attend all stroke activations to accompany patients to CT Up to 4 shifts of unit orientation provided until competency is achieved Facility may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year RTO must be requested upfront; additional RTO requests will not be approved after submission
