RN - Emergency Room (Days) New London

The New London Hospital Emergency Department is fully staffed 24 hours a day by physicians, nurses and ambulance personnel who are specially trained in emergency care. The department is equipped to handle routine emergencies as well as complex medical, surgical and trauma care. It is located on the upper level of the hospital and is comprised of a three-bed trauma room and five private exam rooms.
Patient Population: All ages
EMR: EPIC
The Emergency Nurse must be able to think on your feet and prioritize quickly.
Must have the flexibility to continually restructure, sometimes by the minute your time.
Must be able to obtain a health history as well as complete an accurate physical assessment and plan for treatment.
Critical thinking and sharp decision making are essential for this role.
Good communication skills are imperative.
Must be able to deal with unplanned situations and it is not unusual to experience angry and even combative behaviors expressed by patients or their families.
Attributes for success as an emergency department Nurse are compassion, humor, good organizational skills, and being a team player.
Requested time off during the course of this assignment MUST be noted and verified at upload. RTO REQUESTS AFTER UPLOAD WILL NOT BE APPROVED!! NO MORE THAN 5 DAYS OF RTO WILL BE ACCEPTED (less is better).
Traveler must be willing to work TWO of the following:
Thanksgiving and weekend after
Christmas Eve/Christmas Day and weekend after
New Year Eve/New Year Day and weekend after
Non-Billable Orientation: 0hrs
OT, Holiday Multipliers: 1.25%
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
BLOCK SCHEDULING WILL NOT BE APPROVED FOR THIS NEED.
ALL CERTS MUST BE PROVIDED IN PROFILE. FACILITY WILL NOT PEND CERTIFICATIONS
Minimum 3+ years of recent ED experience - Required
Experience in a Critical Access facility
EPIC EMR experience - Required - THIS IS NON-NEGOTIABLE
Travel experience - Preferred
BSN preferred
Traveler must have their own vehicle for this need
Profile Requirements:
Cover page
Work History
1 Reference (Supervisory Signed from w/i past two years of employment)
License/Certifications
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
ACLS (AHA)
BLS (AHA)
PALS (AHA)
TNCC
STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
New Hampshire
Compact Allowed
ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
License and Certs must be active and in good standing.
ABOUT THE FACILITY
Founded in 1918, New London Hospital is a not-for-profit Critical Access Hospital serving 15 communities with in the Kearsarge/Lake Sunapee region in central New Hampshire providing primary care and specialized clinical services in a patient and family centered environment.
As a strategic partner and member of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health, NLH is able to bring health care experts into the community both in New London and at our Newport Health Center (NHC) so residents are not required to travel away from their home community to seek academic-level care. NLH currently offers nearly 20 specialty services with over 60% of providers dual-credentialed at both NLH and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC).
Nestled in the town of New London in the shadow of Mt. Kearsarge, NLH sits 30 miles north of Concord and 30 miles south Hanover off I-89.
For more than two centuries, New Hampshire's Lake Sunapee Region is considered the ideal New England destination for travelers and locals.
With a fantastic mix of shops, services, restaurants and entertainment, the area offers a relaxed lifestyle and boasts a wide variety of activities during all four seasons. The streets and greens of these neighboring communities come alive during the summer months with festivals, farmers markets, concerts, fairs and parades. Since 1934, The New London Barn Playhouse opens its doors annually during the summer hosting a variety of plays and musicals to sellout crowds nightly.
Nearby lakes serve as the ideal playgrounds for water enthusiasts of all ages while local mountains, such as Mount Sunapee and Ragged Mountain satisfy the winter adventures with breathtaking views. Of course, the autumn months never disappoint the foliage seekers.
NLH is grateful to be a part of this special area and for 100 years it's been NLH's mission to provide quality patient-centered care for the people of our region. To learn more about NLH we encourage you to visit and for more about the region