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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 Department (ED)
Shift:& 12-hour nights
Salary:& $70,000 - $140,000

Job Description
Elitecare Medical Staffing is seeking for a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Emergency Room team. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply!

Unit Overview

  • Trauma Level:& Level 3 trauma center; Stroke and cardiac center. STEMI patients are transferred to the nearest STEMI facility.
  • Number of Beds:& 11 beds, flexible up to 17 with chairs and hallway beds.
  • Fast Track:& No dedicated Fast Track; one flex room accommodates three recliner chairs used for this purpose.
  • Triage Area:& Separate triage room available; travelers will perform triage using the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) model with online resources for support.
  • Patient Management:& ER boarders/holds are mixed within the regular population, managed by ER nurses.

Facility Features

  • Patient Volume:& Treating an average of 45-55 patients per day.
  • Nurse to Patient Ratio:& 1:3, with flexibility to 1:4 as needed.

Required Certifications

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) or ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) preferred

Common Patient Diagnoses

  • Extremity injuries, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, sepsis, chest pain
  • Pediatric cases are stabilized and transferred if admission is needed
  • Involves bedside procedures with sedation

Experience and Skills

  • Previous experience in an emergency room setting is highly preferred
  • Charge nurse experience is a plus
  • Familiarity with Meditech software is highly desirable

Common Drips

  • Norepinephrine, Levophed, Cardizem, Heparin, Precedex, Propofol

Team Structure

  • ED Physicians/Mid-Levels:& Physician available 24/7; mid-levels from noon to 8 PM.
  • Charge Nurse Role:& Charge nurse may take patient assignments, assist with transports, and manage the house-wide CODE team.
  • Support Staff:& ED Techs available; duties include splinting, basic wound care, transports, and EKGs.

Additional Information

  • Respiratory Therapy:& RT in-house 24/7; assists with ABGs, breathing treatments, and EKGs.
  • Lab Work:& Phlebotomy performed by lab staff on-site 24/7.
  • Scheduling:& 12-hour shifts with variable start times. Block scheduling is allowed. Expectation to work every other weekend and holidays as needed.
  • Floating Requirements:& May float to acute care or ICU with a modified load if necessary.
  • Dress Code:& Navy blue scrubs provided.

If you are committed to providing high-quality emergency care and seek an opportunity to grow in a supportive environment, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position!