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EliteCare Medical Staffing

EliteCare Medical Staffing is hiring: RN-Emergency Room in Anacortes

EliteCare Medical Staffing, Anacortes, WA, US


Job Description

Job Description
Job Title:& Registered Nurse - Emergency Room (RN-ER)
Location:& Anacortes, WA, USA
Department/Unit:& Emergency
Shift:& Variable, 12 Hours
Salary:& $70,000 - $140,000 annually

Job Summary

EliteCare Medical Staffing is seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) for our Emergency Room department. The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing high-quality care in a fast-paced environment and a commitment to patient-centered practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to an average of 45-55 patients per day in the Emergency Department (ED).
  • Maintain a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3, with flexibility to adjust to 1:4 as needed.
  • Perform bedside procedures with sedation and manage various emergency situations.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians and mid-level providers, to deliver optimal patient care.
  • Monitor vital signs and interpret cardiac telemetry readings.
  • Administer medications and manage common drips including Norepinephrine, Levophed, Cardizem, Heparin, Precedex, and Propofol.
  • Assist in transport of patients to diagnostic imaging services (X-Ray/CT) as needed.

Required Qualifications
  • Current RN license in Washington State.
  • Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS or ENPC are required; TNCC is preferred.
  • Prior experience in an ER setting is highly preferred; charge nurse experience is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Meditech software is highly desirable.

Skills and Competencies
  • Ability to handle diverse patient populations with various diagnoses such as extremity injuries, abdominal pain, shortness of breath (SOB), sepsis, and chest pain.
  • Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills in high-pressure situations.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Team Structure

  • The ED team includes dedicated physicians available 24/7 and mid-level providers from noon to 20:00.
  • Charge nurses may take patient assignments while overseeing operations and assisting with the CODE team as necessary.
  • Support staff includes ED Techs for basic wound care, splinting, and EKGs.

Work Environment

  • The Emergency Department operates with RT assistance available 24/7 for breathing treatments and EKGs.
  • Laboratory services are on-site 24/7 for blood draws.
  • Self-scheduling and block scheduling options are available; flexibility in start times may be required.

Scheduling Requirements

  • 12-hour shifts with variable start times (days may start at 7, 9, or 11; nights may start at 1 or 7).
  • Weekend and holiday shifts are mandatory every other weekend and as needed during holidays.

Additional Information

  • Nurses may be required to float to acute care or ICU settings when necessary.
  • Scrubs are navy blue; scrubs are currently provided but may not be in the future.

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional emergency care and thrive in a supportive team environment, we encourage you to apply for the RN-ER position at EliteCare Medical Staffing!