RN Emergency
Caldwell, Idaho
As a highly-skilled and compassionate ER Nurse you will deliver exceptional patient care in our fast-paced emergency room. West Valley Medical Center is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.
Posted Sep 13
- Shift and hours
- Nights
- Unit and setting
- Emergency Room · Hospital You will treat everything from minor injuries to acutely or critically ill patients.Minor injuries to acutely or critically ill patients
- License
- RN license Licensure: Current Idaho RN license; compact license accepted, must obtain Idaho RN license within 90 days of employment.Idaho RN license or compact license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- Idaho RN license or compact license Licensure: Current Idaho RN license; compact license accepted, must obtain Idaho RN license within 90 days of employment. Check your license
- License
- Idaho RN license within 90 days of employmentAfter hire · must obtain Idaho RN license within 90 days of employment
- Certification
- American Red Cross or American Heart Association Advanced Life Support within 6 months of employmentAfter hire · obtain within 6 months of employment Current American Red Cross or American Heart Association Advanced Life Support or obtain within 6 months of employment.
- Certification
- American Red Cross or American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 6 months of employmentAfter hire · obtain within 6 months of employment Current American Red Cross or American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support or obtain within 6 months of employment.
- Certification
- NVCI (CPI) within 60 days of employmentAfter hire · obtain within 60 days of employment Current NVCI (CPI) or obtain within 60 days of employment.
- Certification
- TNCC within one year of employment for experienced RNsAfter hire · obtain within one year of employment Experienced RNs are required to have current TNCC and ENPC or obtain within one year of employment.
- Certification
- ENPC within one year of employment for experienced RNsAfter hire · obtain within one year of employment
- Education
- Associate Degree
Preferred
- Experience
- 1+ years of ER experience 1+ years of ER experience preferred
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for Idaho staff rolesIdaho staff postings that state pay run $31/hr to $56/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $53/hr, across 142 postings.
- Night differential
- Generous night and weekend differentials Generous night and weekend differentials
- Extra pay
- Generous night and weekend differentialsnight and weekend shifts
- Pay reviews
- Factors determining actual salary include specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees; typical candidate is hired below midpoint
Benefits
- BenefitsComprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine servicesComprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- BenefitsWellbeing support, including free counseling and referral servicesWellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- BenefitsTime away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absenceTime away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Benefits401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- BenefitsEducation support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of NursingEducation support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- BenefitsAdditional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
More benefits (26)
- Dental insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Adoption assistance
- Loan assistance
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Family leave
- Medical insurance
- Prescription drug
- Vision insurance
- Behavioral health
- Telemedicine
- Free counseling
- PTO
- Paid family leave
- Disability coverage
- 401(k) Plan with match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Tuition assistance
- Student loan assistance
- Fertility and family building
The role and schedule
- Patients
- Patients of all ages You will triage, assess and treat patients of all ages.
- Day to day
- Triage, assess and treat patients of all ages
- Day to day
- Manage multiple cases simultaneously providing general nursing care and prioritizing needs continually You will manage multiple cases simultaneously providing general nursing care and prioritizing needs continually.
- Day to day
- Act in a composed and professional manner, especially under pressure You will act in a composed and professional manner, especially under pressure.
- Day to day
- Provide follow up care instructions to patients and make necessary referrals You will provide follow up care instructions to patients and make necessary referrals.
- Day to day
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient charts You will maintain accurate and up-to-date patient charts.
- Day to day
- Coordinate functions with physicians and other departments of the hospital You must coordinate functions with physicians and other departments of the hospital, while being patient focused and safety aware at all times.
- Unit size
- 15 beds and 5 fast track cardiac chairs We have 15 beds and 5 fast track cardiac chairs with growing census
- Details
- 150 plus bed facility Located in Caldwell, Idaho , this 150 plus bed facility comes nationally accredited.
The workplace
That location is clear; much of the day-to-day detail is not yet in the material we can stand behind. Pay ranges, nurse-to-patient ratios, scheduling norms, float rules, residency paths, and tuition or loan help do not appear in the validated…
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Emergency is open from year one. Fellowships take new grads. Watch their application dates.
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Hourly Wage Estimate: $34.91 - $52.37 / hour
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Job Summary and Qualifications
As a highly-skilled and compassionate ER Nurse you will deliver exceptional patient care in our fast-paced emergency room. You will treat everything from minor injuries to acutely or critically ill patients. Our team supports each other like family and we are looking for someone who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do.
In our unit
- We have 15 beds and 5 fast track cardiac chairs with growing census
- Very close knit team where we care like family
- Unit of Distinction nominee meaning our unit is in the top 10% of ERs in the company
- Generous night and weekend differentials
- We have fun and would love for you to apply so you can shadow our team!
In this role
- You will triage, assess and treat patients of all ages.
- You will manage multiple cases simultaneously providing general nursing care and prioritizing needs continually.
- You will act in a composed and professional manner, especially under pressure.
- You will provide follow up care instructions to patients and make necessary referrals.
- You will maintain accurate and up-to-date patient charts.
- You must coordinate functions with physicians and other departments of the hospital, while being patient focused and safety aware at all times.
Qualifications
Licensure
Current Idaho RN license; compact license accepted, must obtain Idaho RN license within 90 days of employment.
- Associate Degree
- Current American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support or obtain within 30 days or employment.
- Current American Red Cross or American Heart Association Advanced Life Support or obtain within 6 months of employment.
- Current American Red Cross or American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support or obtain within 6 months of employment.
- Current NVCI (CPI) or obtain within 60 days of employment.
- Experienced RNs are required to have current TNCC and ENPC or obtain within one year of employment.
- 1+ years of ER experience preferred
Benefits
West Valley Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
West Valley Medical Center (WVMC) provides a small-town, friendly environment with a big-city commitment to high-quality patient care. Located in Caldwell, Idaho , this 150 plus bed facility comes nationally accredited. We have consistently been awarded for performance and clinical outcomes. The WVMC team is comprised of 800 employees and volunteers. Our three-story hospital has several off-site community clinics. In 2017 WVMC was named among the Top 100 Hospitals for the fourth consecutive year.
Located within The Treasure of the Valley , WVMC stands as a pillar of excellence for our friendly community. Caldwell offers a family-friendly culture with walking paths, recreational parks, two golf courses, the Boise River as well as a short commute to Boise and countless outdoor adventures.
We are part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the nation – offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation. HCA Healthcare and West Valley Medical Center are all about caring for people, and that care extends to patients, families and our colleagues
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Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our RN Emergency opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Caldwell, ID
Living costs about 5% below the US average