RN Emergency Room

Join Our Fun Squad: RN Emergency Room – Hospital in Merced, CA

Location: Merced, CA
Start Date: ASAP (because the world needs your RN skills now!)
Employment Type: Contract
Shift: Nights (because we know life happens outside of work too!)

About Universal HCR:
At Universal HCR, we’re all about making healthcare more than just a job—it’s a community where laughter and care come together. We’re on the hunt for an amazing RN Emergency Room to join our team in Merced, CA. If you’re ready to rock your scrubs, save the day (minus the cape), and bring your awesome personality to the floor, we want YOU!

Why Choose Universal HCR?

• Flexible Work Options: Whether you’re full-time, travel-hungry, or just want a contract gig, we’ve got something for everyone (including your need to finish that Netflix series!).
• Team Vibes: We don’t just work together, we have fun together. Expect high-fives, team spirit, and the occasional dance-off in the breakroom.
• Competitive Pay: Let’s talk numbers—how about a paycheck that makes your wallet happy, with travel stipends for adventurers too?
• Growth Opportunities: Advance your skills, add to your resume, and maybe even become the Instagram star of the hospital (no guarantees, but we’ll cheer you on!).
• Make a Real Impact: You’re not just checking vitals—you’re lifting spirits, spreading smiles, and reminding patients why they can rely on you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Triage and Assessment:
• Perform rapid assessments of incoming patients to determine the severity of illness or injury.

Emergency Interventions:

• Administer life-saving treatments such as CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management.
• Start and manage intravenous (IV) lines for fluids, medications, or blood products.
• Provide oxygen therapy, wound care, and stabilize fractures or other injuries.

Medication Administration:

• Administer prescribed medications, including pain relievers, sedatives, anticoagulants, and emergency drugs.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions and adjust care plans accordingly.

Diagnostic Support:

• Prepare patients for diagnostic tests, such as X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds, and lab work.
• Collect and label specimens for laboratory analysis, ensuring proper handling and transport.

Monitoring and Observation:

• Continuously monitor patients’ conditions, including vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and respiratory status.
• Recognize and respond to signs of deterioration, escalating care when necessary.

Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams:

• Work closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other specialists to provide coordinated care.
• Participate in team discussions to develop and implement effective treatment plans.

Wound Care and Minor Procedures:

• Clean, dress, and suture wounds as necessary.
• Assist with invasive procedures, including intubations, central line insertions, and chest tube placements.

Patient and Family Communication:

• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, and discharge instructions.
• Provide emotional support and reassurance during high-stress situations.

Documentation:

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, treatments, and patient outcomes in electronic medical records (EMR).
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.

Infection Control and Safety:

• Follow strict infection prevention protocols, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and organized environment in the ER.

Emergency Preparedness:

• Participate in disaster response drills and mass casualty incident protocols.
• Provide care during large-scale emergencies, such as natural disasters or pandemics.

Discharge Planning and Coordination:

• Ensure patients receive comprehensive discharge instructions and follow-up care plans.
• Coordinate patient transfers to other units, facilities, or specialty care as needed.

Behavioral and Emotional Support:

• De-escalate situations involving distressed or aggressive patients, using crisis intervention techniques.
• Provide compassionate care to patients and families experiencing trauma or loss.
• Prioritize patient care using triage protocols to ensure critical cases are addressed promptly.
• Collect and document medical histories, vital signs, and initial symptoms.

Qualifications:

• Current RN Emergency Room certification in California (don’t leave home without it!).
• Hospital experience is a plus, but we’re happy to train enthusiastic RN-ER who love to learn.
• Excellent communication skills—extra points if you can throw in a great dad joke!
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required (but don’t worry, no capes required).

Why Merced, CA?
Welcome to sunny Merced! Not only does it have year-round beautiful weather, but you’ll also find a warm community vibe, plenty of outdoor adventures, and affordable living that won’t leave your wallet crying. Merced is your chance to enjoy the California life without breaking the bank!

Ready to Join the Fun and Make a Difference?
If you’re a RN Emergency Room looking for a team that values your skills, personality, and ability to brighten a patient’s day, Universal HCR is where you belong! Let’s work together to provide top-notch care while having a few laughs along the way.

Apply Today and take the next step in your career with a team that’s all about making healthcare more fun and rewarding!

Job Types: Contract
Pay: $71.00 - $75.00 per hour (plus, we promise it’ll come with good vibes!)
Expected hours: 36 per week (with coffee breaks, snack breaks, and, well, more breaks!)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off (because you need time for fun too!)
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• ER (Emergency Room)

Schedule:

• 12x3
• 12-hour shifts
• Nights

Work Location: In person (because your hands-on magic is what patients need!)

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Job Type: Contract

Pay: $2,600.00 - $2,700.00 per week

Medical Specialty:

• Emergency Medicine

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $71 - $75