RN - ED

SoftPath Medical; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SoftPath Medical's Emergency Department seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for its Level 1 Trauma Center in Macon, GA. You will contribute to high-acuity trauma and critical care, with 12-hour shifts and ED float coverage across zones.

The role requires BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and a preference for national emergency nursing certification; first-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an Emergency Department RN.
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.
• Experience in Level 1 Trauma Emergency Room nursing required.

Skills

Level 1 trauma ER

Drip medications

Education

BLS

BCR/EKG competency

ACLS

PALS

TNCC

Emergency Nursing certification (preferred)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Alaris IV pumps

Pyxis system

Phillips monitors

Job description

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Facility Overview

• 637 licensed beds
• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Teaching Hospital
• Chest Pain Center
• Stroke Center

Unit Details

• 61 beds plus surge capacity
• Typical census: 61 patients
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an Emergency Department RN required
• First-time travel nurses are welcome

Common Patient Types and Diagnoses

• Chest pain
• Stroke
• Diabetes
• Abdominal pain
• Motor vehicle collisions
• Hypertension
• Stabbings
• Mental health conditions

Patient-to-Staff Ratios

• Registered Nurse: 1:4 (varies by assigned zone)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (if applicable): 1:4
• Certified Nursing Assistants/Technicians: 4-6 per shift

Licenses and Certifications Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Basic Cardiac Rhythm (BCR) - travelers must pass an EKG competency exam
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• National certification in Emergency Nursing is preferred but not mandatory

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience in Level 1 Trauma Emergency Room nursing
• Proficiency with drips such as Heparin, Insulin, Cardene, Dopamine, Epinephrine, Fentanyl, Propofol, and Levophed

Department Support Services

• CNA assistance with vital signs, glucose monitoring, hygiene care, feeding, ambulation, turning patients, hourly rounding, and patient transport (transport team available)
• Unit secretary present on the unit
• Charge nurse available for support
• Phlebotomy and nurse blood draws provided
• No dedicated IV/VAT team; PICC team available
• Respiratory therapy available 24/7
• Hospitalist coverage 24/7
• Intensivist coverage 24/7
• Central telemetry monitoring within the Emergency Department

Technology and Equipment

• Electronic Medical Record system: EPIC
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication dispensing system: Pyxis
• Monitors: Phillips
• Unit-specific equipment includes:
• VS3 vital sign monitors
• Nova Glucose Stat Strips
• Cardiac telemetry monitoring
• Portable vital signs monitors (Dynamapp)
• PCA pain management devices
• Bladder scanners
• IV pumps
• Portable oxygen systems
• Glucommander
• Suction machines
• Bellmont Rapid Infuser, Ranger, Bearhugger

Floating Policy

Floating assignments occur within the Emergency Department.

Orientation Process

• One day of orientation with educational modules
• Two days of departmental orientation

Scheduling Details

• Weekend rotation includes 5-6 weekend shifts within a 12-shift, 6-week cycle
• No on-call responsibilities
• Holiday work expectations include one shift on major holidays (Thanksgiving or the day after, December 24 or 25, December 31 or January 1)
• Return to Office (RTO) requests require manager approval
• Shift length: 12 hours (7 AM–7 PM or 7 PM–7 AM)
• Schedule repeats every 6 weeks

Additional Information

• Scrub colors: Registered Nurses wear navy; Licensed Practical Nurses wear ceil blue
• Parking options include free parking around campus or paid parking in decks
• Unit culture is busy yet team-oriented