Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Job Description

Job Description

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

Location : Anacortes, WA

Department / Unit : Emergency Department (ED)

Shift : 12 Hour Variable

Salary : $60,000 to $140,000

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Emergency Department team in Anacortes, WA. Our facility is a Level 3 trauma center and a designated Stroke and Cardiac Center, providing critical care to a diverse patient population.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients in the Emergency Department.
• Assess, triage, and manage patients using the ESI triage model.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, including common drips such as Norepinephrine, Levophed, Cardizem, Heparin, Precedex, and Propofol.
• Collaborate with physicians, mid-level providers, and emergency staff to ensure optimal patient care.
• Participate in patient education and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with facility policies.

Unit Overview :

• Trauma Level : Level 3 Trauma Center
• Bed Capacity : 11 beds, flexible up to 17 with chairs and hallway beds
• Triage Area : Yes, travelers will triage using the ESI model with available online resources
• Patient Volume : Treat an average of 45-55 patients per day
• Nurse : Patient Ratios : 1 : 3, flexing to 1 : 4 as needed

Required Qualifications :

• Current RN license in the state of Washington or eligible for licensure.
• Certifications : BLS, ACLS, PALS or ENPC; TNCC preferred.
• Experience in Emergency Nursing preferred; charge experience highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Meditech or similar electronic health record systems.

Skills and Competencies :

• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment with composure.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with bedside procedures requiring sedation.

Support Staff :

• ED Techs : 1 on days / nights and one mid-shift (11 AM - 11 PM) for tasks including splinting, basic wound care, transports, and EKGs.
• Respiratory Therapy (RT) : Available 24 / 7 for assistance with ABGs, breathing treatments, and EKGs.
• Phlebotomy : In-house lab services available for blood draws.

Scheduling Details :

• Shift Hours : 12-hour shifts; variable start times (days starting at 7 AM, 9 AM, or 11 AM; nights starting at 1 PM or 7 PM).
• Weekend Requirements : Every other weekend required.
• Holiday Requirements : Expected to work holidays as needed.
• Floating Requirements : May float to acute care or ICU with modified load responsibilities.

Dress Code :

Scrub Color : Navy Blue (scrubs provided currently).

If you are passionate about providing high-quality emergency care and are looking for an opportunity to grow in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply!