Observation Unit

Nights 12 hour nights- eow required Description: Unit Notes:updated 6/1/2026 sdgThis is a 10-bed unit that is connected to the ER.It is staffed with 3 RNs and there are ES Techs (i.e. EMTs and Paramedics) that float around both departments to assist when needed. Position Specific Requirements1 year experience in an acute patient care department is required. This requirement is waived for new grad RNs.Required:*ACLS: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support*PALS: Pediatric Advanced Life Support by the American Heart Association -OR- ENCP: Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course within 4 months of hirePreferred:*CEN: Certified Emergency Nurse*CPEN: Certified

Pediatric Emergency NurseDepartment: ER | RN- Trauma

Level STEMI Receiving Stroke Center: Level 2 Trauma Center; Regional STEMI center; certified Stroke center with neurology and IR services available.- # of

Beds/Trauma Bays: 29 ED beds, including 2 trauma bays; 10 Clinical Decision Unit beds (ED observation, <24 hours).- Do you have a

Ratios Duties: ED techs are a mix of EMTs and paramedics; sitters are centrally staffed and sent as needed.- Is RT in the ER 24/7 Do they do ABGs, breathing Tx, & EKGs: Dedicated ED RT; they draw ABGs, start art lines, administer breathing treatments, and have EKG techs available to do EKGs if ED techs are overtaxed/short staffed. EKG techs perform EKGs on inpatient boarders.- RT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, etc.) Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot: No.- Do you have Tele/Monitor Techs in the ER Are RNs required to read their own strips What brand are the

Tele monitors: Monitor techs scheduled at all times; Philips brand monitors.- X-Ray or CT in the

ER Transport: Imaging located adjacent to ED; transport staff available.- Does Phlebotomy draw labs or

RNs draw: ED staff draw labs with phleb support.- Shifts & Scheduling: Central scheduling department handles ED scheduling and works with staff to meet their needs as much as they are able.- Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend.- Holiday Requirements: Dependent upon length of contract/extensions of contract.- Is there call or a standby requirement: No- Floating Requirements: ED travel nurses are expect to float to the Clinical Decision Unit if needed.- Scrub

Color/Dress Code: None; clean and well fitting, color of your choice.- How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation: 2 shifts.

Cancellation Policy: May cancel up to 24 hours per 13 weeks

Charting System: EPIC

BSN Required: No