Registered Nurse Emergency Room

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Room (ER) provides skilled nursing care to patients with a wide range of acuity levels, including stroke, STEMI, trauma, behavioral health, and critically ill conditions. The nurse performs patient assessments, administers medications, coordinates treatment plans, and collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced Level II Trauma Center environment. This role requires at least two years of relevant experience, proficiency with Epic charting, and multiple required certifications.

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and monitor vital signs in the emergency department.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and according to protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Provide care for patients ranging from low to high acuity, including trauma, stroke, STEMI, behavioral health, and acute care boarding.
• Document all patient care activities accurately using Epic electronic medical records.
• Assist in emergency interventions and critical care procedures as needed.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and infection control protocols.
• Participate in ongoing education and maintain required certifications.
• Support patient and family education and communication throughout care delivery.

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

• Experience working in a Level II Trauma Center or similar high-acuity facility.
• Comfort and experience managing behavioral health patients in an emergency setting.
• Additional certifications relevant to emergency nursing practice.

• Work in a large emergency department with diverse patient populations including stroke, STEMI, trauma, and behavioral health cases.
• Float responsibilities may be required.
• Strict dress code prohibits reddish-orange scrub colors; any other colors permitted.
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted with application; flexibility to work holidays is highly encouraged.
• Facility pays for parking.

• Shift options include 3 or 4 twelve-hour day shifts per week.
• Weekend work is required.
• Guaranteed 60 hours per two-week pay period.