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Job ID: 899091
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
Location
Merced, CA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a 33-room Emergency Department, including rooms equipped with cardiac monitors and a dedicated triage area
- Maintain a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio in a high-volume department averaging approximately 210 patients
- Manage ER holds and board patients as needed, adhering to EMTALA requirements to stabilize and treat all patients regardless of insurance or ability to pay
- Perform thorough, accurate documentation in accordance with department and facility standards
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, midlevels, ER Techs, Respiratory Therapy (available 24/7), and Pharmacy (available 24/7 with Omnicell)
- Participate in self-scheduling with a weekend expectation of 2 weekends per 4-week period and 2 out of 3 assigned holidays
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
- Cerner EMR experience is required — please be prepared to indicate on your resume the facility where Cerner was used
- Strong, thorough documentation skills are essential
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Recent Cerner EMR experience preferred; candidates with recent experience may be eligible to test out of Cerner training
- Experience working in a high-volume Emergency Department setting
- Familiarity with telemetry monitoring (GE systems) and central monitor stations
- Experience caring for stroke patients in a stroke-certified facility
Why Join Us
- Work in a stroke-certified Emergency Department that serves as the base hospital for EMS, offering exposure to a dynamic and clinically rich patient population
- Benefit from up to 6 preceptor-supported orientation shifts, charge nurse coverage 24/7, and robust ancillary support including around-the-clock Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy