Job Description: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (Contract)

Job Type: Contract
Position Urgency: Normal
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 6 12-hour shifts (72 hours in a 2-week period), every 3rd weekend off
Specialty: Nursing
Sub-Specialty: Emergency Room Nurse
Setting: Critical Access Hospital ER, Acute, and Long-Term Care
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience
License Requirement: Active state RN license required by start date
Certifications: BLS/BCLS
EMR: EPIC
Holiday Coverage: Required
Hours: Not guaranteed

A versatile and experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) is needed for a contract role in a critical access hospital setting. This facility operates without separate units, requiring nurses to provide comprehensive coverage across ER, acute care, and long-term care.

The ideal candidate is adaptable, confident in working independently, and capable of managing a broad range of patient acuity levels.

• Provide direct nursing care across ER, acute, and long-term care areas.
• Respond to emergency situations, deliver trauma and medical stabilization, and manage acute conditions.
• Float between departments as needed, depending on patient volume.
• When assigned to medication duties, administer medications and perform procedures for both acute and LTC patients.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using the EPIC EMR system.
• Adhere to established clinical protocols and safety standards.
• Work scheduled 12-hour shifts, including required holiday coverage.
• Support patient flow and coordination within a small critical access environment.

• Active and unrestricted RN license (must be obtained prior to assignment start).
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience is required.
• BLS/BCLS certification.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work in a small, resource-limited hospital setting.
• Flexibility to cover multiple care areas based on staffing and patient needs.
• Ability to work 12-hour shift patterns with rotating weekends.

• 6 12-hour shifts every two weeks (72 hours total).
• Every 3rd weekend off.
• Hours are not guaranteed and may vary based on census.

• Candidates may need to arrive prior to assignment start to complete pre-employment health appointments.
• Must be able to work in a facility that is not latex-free.
• Must be comfortable providing cross-coverage in all care areas.