Registered Nurse Emergency

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Room (ER) provides skilled nursing care to patients in an acute care hospital setting. This role involves patient assessments, medication administration, treatment planning, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. The nurse must have at least one year of experience, be certified in ACLS, BCLS, NIH, and PALS, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment with varying patient acuity. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential to deliver high-quality emergency care.

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor patient conditions in the ER.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and per protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Document patient care activities accurately using the Epic electronic medical record system.
• Respond promptly to emergency situations and provide critical care interventions as needed.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
• Participate in unit meetings and continuous education to stay current with best practices.
• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges within the ER.

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience; first-time nurses considered.
• Certifications required: ACLS, BCLS, NIH Stroke Scale, and PALS.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity emergency department.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Previous experience in a community hospital emergency department.
• Familiarity with acute care hospital protocols and procedures.

• Weekend coverage every other weekend, with potential to exceed based on unit needs.
• Willingness to work 3 out of 5 major holidays as scheduled.
• No on-call or float requirements for this position.
• Candidate must be within a 50-mile radius of the facility.
• Free parking available for staff.
• Scrub color for RNs: navy blue.

• Shift pattern and block scheduling are determined at manager's discretion.
• Guaranteed hours with the facility allowed to call off once per two-week pay period.
• Start date: ASAP.