RN- ER 3 x 12-hour night shift OSF St Francis Medical Center

• Pay Rate: Rate may vary due to local or non-local contracted rates: $55-65 combined Rate of pay. (Pay packages are a combination of taxable hourly rates, tax free allowances for travel, housing, and meal allowances)

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  Additional bonuses are available.

• Rates are subject to change

ER Nurse description:

• Patient Triage:

Quickly evaluating incoming patients to determine the severity of their condition and prioritize care accordingly.

• Initial Assessment:

Performing a thorough physical examination, taking vital signs, and collecting necessary medical history.

• Emergency Procedures:

Administering medications, starting IVs, performing advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) procedures if needed.

• Wound Care:

Cleaning and dressing wounds, managing bleeding.

• Monitoring Patient Status:

Continuously observing patients for changes in condition, reporting critical findings to physicians promptly.

• Communication and Collaboration:

Effectively communicating with patients, families, physicians, other healthcare team members, and ancillary staff.

• Documentation:

Accurately documenting patient assessments, interventions, and progress notes in the electronic medical record.

• Crisis Management:

Required skills for an ER nurse:

• Clinical Expertise:

Strong understanding of emergency medicine, critical care concepts, and advanced nursing skills

• Critical Thinking:

Ability to rapidly assess patient conditions, make quick decisions, and prioritize interventions

• Time Management:

Efficiently managing multiple patients in a fast-paced environment

• Stress Tolerance:

Ability to work effectively under pressure and remain calm in crisis situations

• Communication Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members

• Teamwork:

Education and Certification:

• Registered Nurse (RN) License: Required to practice as an ER nurse
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): Preferred by many hospitals, although an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) may be accepted depending on the facility
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN): Optional certification that demonstrates advanced knowledge and expertise in emergency nursing
• OTHER CERTIFICATIONS MAY BE REQUIRED
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • TNCC OR TNC