Registered Nurse - Emergency Room (ER) - Quick Start at Strategic Infrastructure Solutions

Facility: Via Christi St. Francis
City, State: Wichita, Kansas
Unit: ER
Shift: Overnights
Pay: $2955 Weekly
Start Date: Flexible
Hours per week: 36 hours or 48 hours
Contract Length: 13 weeks

An Emergency Room (ER) Nurse provides immediate care to patients in critical or life-threatening situations, often in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment. Their primary responsibilities include assessing and triaging patients based on the severity of their conditions, prioritizing care, and administering medications, fluids, and treatments as directed by physicians. ER nurses perform diagnostic tests, such as blood work and imaging, to aid in diagnosis and treatment. They monitor vital signs, manage pain, and stabilize patients before or after interventions like surgery or further medical procedures.

Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team is essential in the ER, as nurses work closely with physicians, paramedics, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans. ER nurses treat a wide variety of emergencies, including trauma, medical conditions, and acute illnesses, while providing continuous monitoring and reassessment of patient conditions.

In addition to clinical skills, ER nurses must possess excellent communication, quick decision-making, and critical thinking abilities. They also offer emotional support to patients and families during stressful, often traumatic situations, ensuring compassionate and comprehensive care.