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Emergency Department Nurse – Night Shift

Position Overview

The facility is seeking an experienced Emergency Department Nurse for a 13-week contract. You'll work nights (7 PM–7 AM), with every third weekend and holiday included in your rotation. This role demands strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills in a fast-paced environment where you'll function both independently and as part of a cohesive team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans and nursing interventions.
• Perform initial assessments, protocols, and ongoing patient reassessments.
• Administer medications and IV therapy safely; manage vasoactive drips and titration protocols.
• Monitor cardiac arrhythmias, arterial blood gases, and pulse oximetry; interpret results and notify providers promptly.
• Manage intubated patients—suctioning, troubleshooting, and weaning support.
• Conduct thorough pain assessments and coordinate pain management interventions.
• Identify patients at risk for abuse; initiate safety plans and complete mandated reporting (domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, sexual assault, stabbings, gunshot wounds, burns).
• Collect and maintain forensic evidence per protocol.
• Implement and monitor thrombolytic and anticoagulation therapy protocols.
• Delegate and supervise other nursing staff; provide patient and family teaching.
• Prioritize care, seek assistance when needed, and maintain accurate, timely documentation.
• Promote colleague learning and professional development; identify safety risks and error-reduction opportunities.

Requirements

• Active RN license (MA); current BLS required.
• ACLS upon hire (or active BLS with ACLS within 60 days).
• AHA PALS within six months of hire.
• TNCC, ENPC, and CEN preferred.
• 3–5 years of ED experience preferred.
• AS in Nursing required; BS preferred.

Physical Demands

Occasional lifting of 20–50 lbs; frequent reaching, handling, and fine motor work; occasional stooping and kneeling.