RN-Emergency Room - EliteCare Medical Staffing

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Emergency Room (RN-ER)

Location:& Anacortes, WA, USA

Department/Unit:& Emergency Department (ED)

Shift:& 12-hour nights

Salary:& $70,000 - $140,000

Job Description

Elitecare Medical Staffing is seeking for a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Emergency Room team. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply!

Unit Overview

Trauma Level:& Level 3 trauma center; Stroke and cardiac center. STEMI patients are transferred to the nearest STEMI facility.

Number of Beds:& 11 beds, flexible up to 17 with chairs and hallway beds.

Fast Track:& No dedicated Fast Track; one flex room accommodates three recliner chairs used for this purpose.

Triage Area:& Separate triage room available; travelers will perform triage using the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) model with online resources for support.

Patient Management:& ER boarders/holds are mixed within the regular population, managed by ER nurses.

Facility Features

Patient Volume:& Treating an average of 45-55 patients per day.

Nurse to Patient Ratio:& 1:3, with flexibility to 1:4 as needed.

Required Certifications

BLS (Basic Life Support)

ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) or ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)

TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) preferred

Common Patient Diagnoses

Extremity injuries, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, sepsis, chest pain

Pediatric cases are stabilized and transferred if admission is needed

Involves bedside procedures with sedation

Experience and Skills

Previous experience in an emergency room setting is highly preferred

Charge nurse experience is a plus

Familiarity with Meditech software is highly desirable

Common Drips

Norepinephrine, Levophed, Cardizem, Heparin, Precedex, Propofol

Team Structure

ED Physicians/Mid-Levels:& Physician available 24/7; mid-levels from noon to 8 PM.

Charge Nurse Role:& Charge nurse may take patient assignments, assist with transports, and manage the house-wide CODE team.

Support Staff:& ED Techs available; duties include splinting, basic wound care, transports, and EKGs.

Additional Information

Respiratory Therapy:& RT in-house 24/7; assists with ABGs, breathing treatments, and EKGs.

Lab Work:& Phlebotomy performed by lab staff on-site 24/7.

Scheduling:& 12-hour shifts with variable start times. Block scheduling is allowed. Expectation to work every other weekend and holidays as needed.

Floating Requirements:& May float to acute care or ICU with a modified load if necessary.

Dress Code:& Navy blue scrubs provided.

If you are committed to providing high-quality emergency care and seek an opportunity to grow in a supportive environment, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position!