Registered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Emergency Room

Unit Information: Emergency Department

Location: Emergency Department (Free Standing)

Address: 340 Amherst St Nashua NH
Floor: A

Building: A

General Information

Tell us about the unit(s):
• Number of Beds -
10 procedure rooms (rooms with doors)
1 trauma room
• Number of Staff -12
• Type of staff:
o 7a-7p/ 7p-7a -1 Charge RN + 2 RN
• Patient Ratios - 5:1 (flexibility when using trauma room)
• Type of equipment - U/S IV skills, Lucas Device, Rapid Infuser, Alaris pumps, Pyxis
• EMR - Meditech Expanse
• Patient Population - Multiple comorbidities, NEHI (New England Heart Institute) patients- complicated heart conditions, DKA, Sepsis, Trauma, Stroke

Typical hiring profile

Skill Set Most recruited for:

Must have : candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.
• At least 2 years ED experience for contract labor
• BLS/ACLS/PALS/MOAB/TNCC for contract labor
• Adaptability
• Strong communication skills with patients and peers
• Strong assessment skills
• Dependability and punctuality
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Strong understanding of medical terminology (department coordinators)
Preferred or nice to have : candidates with these skills will be considered first.
• At least one year ED experience for HCA hired staff
• BLS/ACLS/PALS/MOAB/TNCC for HCA hired staff
• Strong understanding of EKG interpretation
List typical procedures performed on unit(s):
• Trauma
• Stroke Care
• Laceration repair
• Orthopedic trauma
• U/S IV insertion
• IO insertion
• Eye exam
• EKG
• Psychiatric care
• Cardiopulmonary care
Best personality Fit:
• Motivated hard worker, creative problem solver, general desire to help and care for patients. Must have drive and focus for excellence in patient care and experience, works well with others and EMS agencies.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
• BLS/ACLS/PALS/MOAB/TNCC preferred (must for contract labor)
Floating Area(s):
• Main ER if needed (not to other units)

Dress Code :
• Scrub Color/Attire - no hooded shirts or sweatshirts (safety)

Unit Guidelines/Policies : Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines.
• RN's working with policy written protocols based off chief complaint.
Able to complete work up of labs, EKG, x-rays, medications (protocol based) to initial patient care, RNs run POC lab testing for all patients. Work with providers for medical screening exam within 10 min of arrival.

Weekends and On-call (if any)
• Every other weekend for contract labor and FSER staff