Registered Nurse Emergency Room

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Room (ER) provides comprehensive nursing care to patients with a wide range of acuity levels, including stroke, STEMI, trauma, behavioral health, and critically ill cases. The role involves patient assessment, medication administration, treatment planning, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced Level II Trauma Center. The nurse must hold required certifications and demonstrate strong communication and clinical skills to deliver quality emergency care.

• Perform patient assessments and monitor vital signs for a diverse patient population including trauma and acute care cases.
• Administer medications and treatments according to protocols and physician orders.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Manage emergency situations including stroke, STEMI, and trauma response.
• Document patient care activities accurately using EPIC electronic health records.
• Provide patient education and support to patients and families during emergency care.
• Participate in unit float assignments and weekend coverage as required.

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 2 years clinical nursing experience, preferably in emergency or critical care settings.
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC.
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic medical record system.
• Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and treatment planning skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Experience working in a Level II Trauma Center or similar high-acuity emergency department.
• Familiarity with behavioral health patient care and acute care boarding processes.
• Additional certifications relevant to emergency nursing practice.

• Must be willing to float to other units as needed.
• Weekend shifts are required.
• All requested Return to Office (RTO) must be submitted with application; flexibility to work holidays is highly encouraged.
• Scrub color restrictions apply: no reddish orange permitted.

• Work schedule consists of three 12-hour evening shifts per week.
• Guaranteed 60 hours per two-week pay period.
• Shift assignments based on unit needs with required weekend and holiday coverage.