Emergency Department RN PRN

Baptist Healthcare System; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, IN is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department on a PRN basis. The role involves direct patient care in a fast-paced ED, with a 36-hour, 6-week schedule including weekend shifts.

The ED is a STEMI receiving center and Primary Stroke Center; candidates must hold Indiana RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and have ER experience.

Qualifications

• Current Indiana or compact state RN license, or graduate of approved nursing program.
• BLS for healthcare provider required.
• ACLS certification required (obtained within 12 months of hire).
• PALS certification required (obtained within 12 months of hire).
• NIHSS certification required (obtained within 10 weeks of hire).
• 2 years of ER experienced required

Responsibilities

• In this role, the RN will be responsible and accountable for direct comprehensive nursing care for the patient.
• The Registered Nurse will function as an on-shift team member providing direct patient care to meet the needs of patients, families, and co-workers.

Job description

Summary

36 hours in a 6-wk schedule. 12 hours must be on a weekend.

Job Description

Seeking Registered Nurse! Baptist Health Floyd, Emergency Department PRN

Job Duties

In this role, the RN will be responsible and accountable for direct comprehensive nursing care for the patient. The Registered Nurse will function as an on-shift team member providing direct patient care to meet the needs of patients, families, and co-workers.

About the Unit

The Emergency Department (ED) has 41 beds divided between two pods with 37 private rooms. A split-flow area is located near main triage and provides care to lower acuity patients. Split flow varies from 5-8 patients and is run by 1-2 nurses and a mid-level provider. This fast-paced ED treats an average of 160+ patients per day. ED staff encounter a wide variety of patients including acute cardiovascular and neurovascular emergencies, general medical emergencies, traumatic injuries, and psychiatric patients. The ED is recognized by the American Heart Association as both a STEMI receiving center and a designated Primary Stroke Center.

Qualifications

• Current Indiana or compact state RN license, or graduate of approved nursing program
• BLS for healthcare provider required.
• ACLS certification required (obtained within 12 months of hire).
• PALS certification required (obtained within 12 months of hire).
• NIHSS certification required (obtained within 10 weeks of hire).
• 2 years of ER experienced required

Baptist Health Floyd is a Pathway to Excellence designated organization. We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits. We are conveniently located 10 minutes from downtown Louisville at 1850 State Street, New Albany, IN 47150. EOE.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.