Emergency Room Registered Nurse RN

About the Role

The Registered Nurse (RN) coordinates and delivers high‑quality, patient‑centered care in the Emergency Department of TriCities Hospital, a 140‑bed acute‑care facility recognized by the Joint Commission and the American Association of Respiratory Care. The RN works collaboratively with medical providers and the care team, using the “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage” nursing model to provide individualized, compassionate care and to advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient pain regularly and promote effective pain management, including reassessments after interventions.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers.
• Document administration of care in the patient medical record promptly and thoroughly.
• Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipating needs and resolving them proactively.
• Teach patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, side effects, and follow‑up measures.
• Translate complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.
• Educate on non‑medicinal follow‑up measures such as healthy diet, exercise, disease prevention, and lifestyle changes.
• Prepare patients and families/caregivers for future self‑management.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current RN license in Virginia or a compact multistate license.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification obtained within 6 months of start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification obtained within 30 days of start date.
• Non‑violent Crisis Intervention certification obtained within 60 days of start date.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification obtained within 6 months of start date.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Well‑being support including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability, and various leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with 100 % match on 3 %–9 % of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flexible spending accounts and preferred banking partnerships.
• Retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial‑wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student‑loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity‑theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Pay

Hourly wage estimate: $33.74 – $50.62 per hour. Actual salary may vary based on specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees in the role.