Registered Nurse - ED

Lambstaffing; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

Lambstaffing seeks an experienced RN for an ED travel assignment in Charlotte, NC. The 16-bed, non-trauma ED is supported by 24/7 imaging services and has a moderate patient census with an approximate 10% admission rate.

Expect a 1:4 nurse to patient ratio, floating across regional facilities as needed, and a schedule that includes weekends (every other), with shifts spanning 7a-7p, 11a-11p, 3p-3a, and 7p-7a. Free parking and on-site facility support are provided.

Qualifications

• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, CPI – all required (if they are unable to get them all by start date, facility will assist)
• NRP – preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the ED and manage acute conditions
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and hemodynamics
• Administer critical care drips, TNK/TPA, and sedatives as needed
• Float to regional facilities per unit needs and scope of practice
• Document care and collaborate with ED team for rapid patient throughput

Skills

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Critical care drips

PIV starts

TNK/TPA administration

Conscious sedation

Education

RN license (state)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Alaris

Omnicell

Panda Warmer

Job description

RN - ED

About Facility:

• 6965 Fairview Rd., Charlotte, NC 28211
• 16 bed free standing emergency department
• No Trauma Designation, licensed under CMC Main
• Facility offers 24/7 on-site X-ray, CT, and Ultrasound services
• Limited STAT Outpatient imaging is also provided at this location, weekdays only, max of 6 patients/day
• Radius rule: Traveler’s permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit

Department Information:

• Average of 68 ED visits per day
• Experience: 2+ years ED experience
• First-time travelers: Prefer traveler experience but not required

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

• ED patients only – all ages; Common ED Diagnoses and Behavioral Health
• Approx. 10% admit rate

Required License, National Certification, Certs (BLS, ACLS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Driver's License and/or Insurance:

• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, CPI – all required (if they are unable to get them all by start date, facility will assist with getting their certifications quickly after starting)
• NRP - preferred

Ratios:

• RN: 1:4, typically

Skills required:

• General ED Skillset to include but not limited to - Cardiac rhythm interpretation, experience with critical care drips, PIV starts, TNK/TPA administration, conscious sedation

Support within Department:

• Charge RN – without patient assignment
• Paramedic in house, 1p-1a
• RT, 24/7 in house
• Imaging – DX/CT and US
• Staffing:
• Days: Start with (4) RNs at 0700; (2) RNs come in at 1100, (1) RN comes in at1500
• Nights: (4) RNs report at 1900 for 12 hr shift
• Staffed with RNs, RT and Imaging – all clinicians will work as unit (Imaging and Respiratory Therapist are cross trained to assist in patient cares)

Technology/Equipment:

• EMR: EPIC
• Alaris
• Omnicell
• Panda Warmer

Floating:

• Will be required to float per region needs – will require floating to all facilities listed below, as needed, within scope of practice – DECLINE if not agreeable
• Region 1 - Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division (CMC Main + Mercy + LCH (peds only) -- could float to any of the facilities within region if the need arises

Orientation (facility and unit):

• NEO
• 2 days departmental

Scheduling:

• Weekend rotation: every other
• No call
• Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays
• RTO: Can approve up to 6 days off, excluding holiday weeks – must add time to the end of the contract if unable to meet contracted hours
• Shifts: 7a-7p; 11a-11p; 3p-3a; 7p-7a
• Schedule cycle: 6 weeks

Other notes:

• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Parking: Free

Active state license in good standing; minimum 1 year of recent experience in the specialty; BLS, ACLS required for clinical roles; references upon request