Registered Nurse Emergency Room

Sign-on bonus of $15,000 available for qualified candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply; details discussed during the interview process.

About the role

We are seeking an Emergency Department RN (also referred to as an Emergency Room RN or Emergency Services RN) to provide rapid and skilled care to patients who arrive at the hospital seeking emergency medical attention.

Schedule

• Full-time nights
• 12-hour shift: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Night shift differential: $3.00–$5.00 per hour

Responsibilities

• Assess patients upon arrival to determine the severity of their condition and prioritize care accordingly, following standardized triage protocols to quickly identify patients who require immediate attention due to life-threatening conditions.
• Provide direct care to patients with a wide range of medical conditions and injuries, including administering medications, performing procedures such as wound care or splinting, monitoring vital signs, and managing pain.
• Assist with stabilizing patients and initiating life-saving interventions in cases of severe illness or trauma, including Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and trauma care.
• Manage high-stress and rapidly changing situations effectively, remaining calm, focused, and decisive while providing care to multiple patients simultaneously during busy shifts or mass casualty events.
• Educate patients and their families about their medical conditions, treatment options, and discharge instructions.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; ER setting preferred.
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• In Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current.
• EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) within 12 months of hire required.