Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - PRN
About the role
Montrose Regional Health is the leading healthcare provider in the Uncompahgre Valley, a not‑for‑profit Joint Commission‑accredited facility offering comprehensive services across 23 specialties and sub‑specialties. The Emergency Department is a Level III Trauma Center staffed 24 hours per day by Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physicians and RNs certified in ACLS, PALS, and Trauma Care. The Emergency Department Nurse is responsible for providing age appropriate emergent and non‑emergent nursing care to all patients in the emergency department. The Emergency Department Nurse must be able to function independently or as a member of a team to meet the needs of the patient. The Emergency Department Nurse must possess advanced knowledge and skills in the treatment of pediatric patients, trauma patients, critically ill or injured patients, and assist the physician in all forms of medical resuscitation. The Emergency Department Nurse needs to be able to prioritize patients' care and anticipate the needs of patients. The Emergency Department Nurse must possess advanced assessment skills and triage skills. As a member of the health care team, serves to meet the needs of the patient, their family and other members of the community by providing quality nursing care and emotional or spiritual support in times of crisis. This position is located in Montrose, Colorado.
Responsibilities
- Provide age‑appropriate emergent and non‑emergent nursing care to all ED patients.
- Function independently or as part of a team to meet patient needs.
- Apply advanced knowledge and skills in pediatric, trauma, and critically ill or injured patient care.
- Assist physicians with medical resuscitation.
- Prioritize patient care and anticipate patient needs.
- Utilize advanced assessment and triage skills.
- Deliver quality nursing care and emotional/spiritual support to patients, families, and the community.
Requirements
- Current Colorado or compact state RN license (or ability to become licensed).
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program (Bachelor’s, Associate, or Diploma in Nursing).
- BLS certification required upon hire.
Benefits
- Mentoring
- 15% Per Diem Rate
- Sick Time
- Brand integrity & honesty in everything we do
- Service with care and compassion
- Excellence
- Leadership with innovation & creativity
- We care for our team like family