Registered Nurse ER

Department: Emergency Room • Full Time • 12hr shifts – 7:00 pm to 7:30 am • Dallas Regional Medical Center – Mesquite, TX

About the role

The Emergency Room RN provides rapid and skilled care to patients who arrive at the hospital seeking emergency medical attention. ER Nurses are critical in delivering emergent and urgent care in the emergency department.

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.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options.
• Employer 401K options.
• Tuition reimbursement options.
• Life, disability, and other insurance options.
• Sign-on bonus of $20,000 available for qualified candidates (eligibility and payout terms apply; details discussed during the interview process).

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