Job Description

Job Title: Emergency Department Registered Nurse - Day Shift   Location: Healthcare facilities across New Jersey  Duration: 13 Weeks  Hours: 36 hours per week (3 x 12-hour shifts)  Schedule: Every other weekend required, holidays as needed, no on-call, limited RTO  Job Summary:   The Emergency Department Registered Nurse is responsible for providing urgent and specialized care for patients of all ages in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. The RN must be prepared to assess and manage a variety of emergency situations, including trauma, stroke, sepsis, and STEMI cases.  Key Responsibilities:   ~ Assess, triage, and prioritize incoming patients with physical and mental health conditions.  ~ Provide critical care interventions for stroke, sepsis, STEMI, and trauma patients.  ~ Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely and effective patient care.  ~ Administer medications, treatments, and procedures in accordance with hospital protocols.  ~ Monitor patient conditions and update care plans accordingly.  ~ Float within the Emergency Department, including Adult ED, Pediatrics, and Intermediate Care Unit (IMC).  ~ Maintain accurate documentation of patient care and interventions.  Required Skills & Experience:   ~ Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience.  ~ Strong experience managing stroke, sepsis, and STEMI patients.  ~ Ability to thrive in a high-volume ED, which can handle up to 220 patients per day.  ~ Capability to manage up to 20 stroke patients per shift.  Required Certifications & Licensure:   ~ Licensure: New Jersey State Professional Registered Nurse license or multi-state compact license.  ~ Certifications: ~ Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (AHA)  ~ Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)  ~ Telemetry Certification  ~ Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – AHA  ~ National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)  ~ CEU Contact Stroke (4 Hours)  Languages:   ~ English (Speak, Read, Write)  Additional Information:   This is a high-intensity, fast-paced Emergency Department requiring quick decision-making, strong clinical skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Candidates must be comfortable floating within the ED to Adult, Pediatrics, and IMC units. 

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Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift,

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