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New Grads Welcome! Relocation Package Available.
$52.11- $86.81 per hour, based on RN Degree and level of experience.
Our emergency nurses understand the importance of their independent scope of practice and engage in dependent scope of practice decision making with the team. Emergency nurses also provide patient and family-centered care for the full spectrum of illnesses.
The ED is responsible for assessing patient needs, planning and coordinating interventions and consultations. Procedures and treatments provided in the ED include but are not limited to: placing venous access, drawing bloodwork, medication, fluid and blood administration, radiography, extremity splinting and reduction, laceration repair, moderate and deep sedation, ultrasonography, intubation, cardioversion, D&C’s, sexual assault exams, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and imminent deliveries. Patient population and diagnoses vary from minor to critical care and include: chest and abdominal pain, extremity injuries and trauma, migraine, overdose, seizure, dehydration, heart failure, respiratory distress, acute stroke, acute STEMI, acute psychosis/psychological emergencies, infection, and sepsis. Patients may frequently present with alcohol or drug abuse history, and complex medical histories. The ED Team works determine if the patient requires admission or discharge with resources and referrals. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:1 or 1:5 based on the patients dynamic stability and acuity.
This position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include:
Minimum requirements for all Nurses:
Department Specific Requirements:
Experienced Nurse:
2-years of current nursing experience in adult acute care, adult intermediate care, adult perianesthesia care unit, or emergency department observation.
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Electrical & Computer Engineering Department |
Electrical & Computer Engineering Department |
Electrical & Computer Engineering Department |
University of Pittsburgh |
Behavioral Health Network, Inc. |
Behavioral Health Network, Inc. |