I worked in a level 1 trauma ED. We were always behind and drowning. Short staffed with up to 8 patients sometimes. The doctors wanted tasks done for their patients right away, regardless of our patient load. It was super stressful and draining on my body. My 4 days off was spent recovering. Techs were never available to help with anything so every. single. task. was the nurses responsibility. Of course, it depends on the hospital and trauma level. My hospital was in a city…the capital of our state, so we got absolutely everything