Registered Nurse Emergency Room

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Room (ER) provides skilled nursing care to patients requiring urgent and emergent medical attention. This role involves patient assessments, medication administration, treatment planning, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care. The nurse will manage a patient load with a typical ratio of 1 RN to 4 patients, working in a fast-paced environment requiring strong communication and clinical skills. At least 2 years of nursing experience is required.

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor patient conditions in the ER setting.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and document accordingly.
• Develop and implement individualized patient care plans in collaboration with healthcare team members.
• Provide case management and coordinate care transitions as needed.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain patient safety and adhere to ER protocols and standards of care.
• Respond promptly to emergency situations and assist in critical care interventions.

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience, preferably including ER or acute care.
• Clinical assessment, medication administration, and treatment planning skills.
• Strong interdisciplinary team collaboration and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field.
• Driver's license, car insurance, and automobile for field work if applicable.

• Experience working in emergency or critical care environments.
• Additional certifications such as ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support).
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and hospital documentation systems.

• No on-call requirement.
• Weekend work required, typically every other weekend.
• Approved for 48-hour shifts.
• Patient ratio typically 1 RN to 4 patients.
• Position does not float between units.

• Shift schedules include weekend rotations.
• Block scheduling status is unknown.
• Shifts may include 48-hour options as approved.