Rn Emergency

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department at a Level II Trauma Center is responsible for providing expert nursing care to patients with a wide range of acute conditions including trauma, pediatrics, STEMI, and stroke. The role involves patient assessment, emergency interventions, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care in a fast-paced environment. The nurse must maintain certifications and demonstrate proficiency in emergency protocols and electronic charting systems.

• Provide skilled nursing care to emergency patients including trauma, pediatric, STEMI, and stroke cases.
• Perform patient assessments and implement emergency treatment plans.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
• Utilize EPIC electronic medical record system for accurate documentation and communication.
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain compliance with trauma center protocols and Joint Commission standards.
• Respond promptly and effectively to emergency situations and codes.
• Educate patients and families regarding care and follow-up instructions.

• Current California Registered Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications.
• Current Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of emergency room nursing experience in a Level II trauma center or higher.
• Proficiency with EPIC charting system.

• Emergency Pediatric Nursing Course (ENPC) certification.

• Work in a high-acuity, fast-paced Level II Trauma Center environment.
• Adherence to strict patient-to-nurse ratios (maximum 4:1).
• Must be able to manage diverse emergency cases including pediatrics, trauma, STEMI, and stroke.

• Varied shift schedule including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned.