RN ER

Overview

Emergency Department RN – Travel Assignment

Location:

Oshkosh, WI 54904

Facility Overview

• Level III Trauma Center

• Level III NICU

• Primary Stroke Center

• Total Facility Beds: 72

• Emergency Department Beds: 22

• COVID-19 Vaccine Required

• Unit:
  Emergency Department (ED)

• Experience
  
  Required:
  
  Minimum 2 years of Emergency Room experience

• First-Time Travelers:
  Accepted

• Pediatric to Geriatric (predominantly geriatric)

• Common presentations include chest pain, abdominal pain, falls, and general emergency care

• ED RN: 1:3–4 (Days & Nights)

• BLS

• ACLS

• PALS

• NIHSS

• TNCC

• CPI/MOAB

• ENPC

• Comprehensive ED skillset, including:

  • Peripheral IV starts

  • Blood cultures (proper technique required)

  • Chest tube management

  • Code Blue participation

  • Triage experience

• Arterial lines

• Critical care experience

• Central line placement

• Thoracentesis

• Charge nurse experience

• Pediatric experience strongly preferred

• Charge Nurse (may occasionally take patients)

• 2 ED Techs covering the unit

• 1 Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)

• Paramedic coverage during mid-shift only

• Phlebotomy available for difficult/time-sensitive draws

  • Primary RN performs routine draws

  • Phlebotomy handles inpatient hold draws

• Hospitalist coverage 24/7

• Mid-level providers on-site from 0800–2400

• Respiratory Therapy coverage 24/7

• Bedside and nurses’ station telemetry monitoring

• Telemetry technician support for ER holds only

• Unit Secretary coverage 24/7

• Charting System: EPIC (required)

• Alaris IV pumps

• Pyxis medication dispensing

• Belmont Rapid Infuser (ED RN use preferred)

• Minimum of one orientation shift to learn unit flow

• Scrub Color:
  Any color (no denim, camo, or logos)

• Parking:
  Free in designated areas