Registered Nurse Emergency Room

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Room (ER) provides skilled nursing care to patients requiring urgent medical attention. This role involves patient assessment, medication administration, treatment planning, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care. The nurse must be adaptable, able to float between units as needed, and maintain a patient ratio of 1 RN to 4 patients. Strong communication and clinical skills are essential to manage the fast-paced ER environment effectively.

• Perform patient assessments and monitor vital signs.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Develop and implement patient care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide emergency care and stabilize patients as necessary.
• Document patient information accurately and timely.
• Float between units as required to support staffing needs.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort during care delivery.

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in hospital or ER settings.
• Strong clinical assessment and medication administration skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

• Experience with emergency room nursing protocols and procedures.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Trauma nursing experience.
• Familiarity with interdisciplinary team collaboration in acute care settings.

• No on-call requirements.
• Floating between different hospital units may be necessary.
• Typical patient ratio is 1 RN to 4 patients.
• Weekend work is required, typically every other weekend.
• 48-hour shifts are approved.

• First shift (day shift) schedule.
• Weekend shifts required approximately every other weekend.
• Shift assignments may vary based on unit needs and staffing.