RN - ER

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

This role requires working in an emergency room setting. The emergency room has approximately 56 beds, expandable to 60-70 with hall beds. There is a fast track system with 6 beds available for low-acuity patients. A separate triage area with 5 beds exists, and travelers may take a triage test for assignment. The ED has a designated holding area with 18 beds for inpatients awaiting bed placement. Emergency room RNs manage their own holds, with inpatient RNs often floating to assist. There are separate psych and seclusion rooms available, totaling 6 private treatment areas. In-house security is present to ensure safety and order. The department sees around 170-200 patients per day. Patient-to-nurse ratios are approximately 1:3 but may be 1:4 for low-acuity cases. Common patient diagnoses include cardiac issues, stroke, sepsis, DKA, AMS, respiratory problems, and abdominal pain. The team consists of ED physicians and mid-level providers, cha...