RN - ER

Cynet Health; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Room on a 13-week assignment. The role requires a current RN license and 2+ years of ER experience. Certification in BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS and TNCC is required. Expect 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week, with weekend rotations and on-call duties as needed.

The unit handles a mix of adult and pediatric patients with a 1:4 nurse-patient ratio and daily high-volume throughput. Cerner FirstNet is used for EMR documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years ER nursing experience.
• RN license required.
• Active BLS/ACLS/PALS/NIHSS/TNCC certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide ER nursing care for adults and pediatrics.
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4.
• Support fast track and throughput in busy ER.
• Coordinate with hospitalists, RTs, and pharmacists.
• Flexible schedule; weekend and holiday shifts as required.

Education

RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NIHSS

TNCC

Tools

Cerner FirstNet EMR

Job description

RN - ER

Profession: RN

Specialty: Emergency Room

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12-Hour Nights

Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: Required

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, TNCC

Must-Have:

• Moderate Conscious Sedation competency testing prior to start
• Experience ready to jump in

Description:The position is for a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Room.The unit has 24+ beds with mid-level staff for fast track care.The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1 to 4.The facility uses Cerner FirstNet for electronic medical records.Charge nurses are available for support.Patient care technicians are present to assist nursing staff.Weekend shifts are required every other weekend.Holiday shifts will rotate among staff.Nurses will wear navy scrubs.The Emergency Room is busy, seeing an average of 150 patients per day.The patient population includes a mix of adults and pediatrics.Acute and emergent cases primarily fill the department.Patients requiring higher levels of care are transferred as needed.Psychiatric holds are maintained for short durations.The environment often includes a substantial number of homeless individuals.Shifts may vary in their start times throughout the day.Floating to other units is not required.Orientation involves two shifts specific to the unit.The facility has a 24/7 hospitalist or intensivist on site.Respiratory therapy services are available 24/7.Pharmacy support is present in the Emergency Room during daytime hours.No IV team is available.Nurses must be adaptable and ready for a fast-paced emergency setting.Cancellation policy: Up to four shifts may be canceled by the facility within the assignment period.