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Emergency Department Nurse – Night Shift
Position Overview
The facility is seeking an experienced Emergency Department nurse for a 13-week night shift assignment. You'll work in a fast-paced, high-volume ED serving patients across all ages—from neonates to geriatrics—with approximately 250 visits per day.
Shift & Schedule
- Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, three 12-hour shifts per week
- Weekends: Minimum two per month, as needed
- Holiday Coverage: Plan to work one of Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, or Christmas Day
- Call: No call requirement; overtime available
- Orientation: 36 hours
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of emergency nursing experience
- Current TN or Compact License
- ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and PALS (required at time of submission)
Preferred Skills
- TNCC or PHTLS certification
- Ultrasound-guided IV experience
- Charge nurse experience
Clinical Scope
You'll manage a diverse patient population with acuities ranging from trauma and stroke to behavioral health crises. Common presentations include head injury, neuro-trauma, respiratory infections, cardiac events, burns, and psychiatric holds. You'll perform procedures including intubation, arterial line management, central line care, chest tube management, procedural sedation, and 12-lead ECGs. Patient ratios typically range from 2–4 depending on area assignment.
Interdisciplinary Support
Collaborate with IV teams, respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, social services, and unit secretaries.
Vaccination Requirements
COVID-19 vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only); flu vaccine required with no exemptions.
Note: Two supervisory references required at submission.