Emergency Room Nurse
About The Position
As an Emergency Room Nurse, you’ll assess patients, prioritize urgent needs, and deliver responsive care in a fast-paced emergency department. You’ll collaborate with physicians and the care team to stabilize patients, support families, and coordinate next steps. Timely triage and treatment help patients receive appropriate care when they need it most. The role is located in Elmhurst, Illinois, is performed in person, and has an overnight shift from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Compensation is $36.00–$55.80 per hour, plus benefits. Aura Healthcare has provided durable medical equipment services across the United States since 2005. The company describes its approach as focused on patient care and compliance, with specialty programs, licensed healthcare professionals, individualized in-person or remote training, phone support during normal business hours, communication with healthcare provider offices, and organized supply programs.
Requirements
- Nursing qualification and current authorization to practice as required by applicable regulations.
- Basic life support (BLS) certification.
- Patient assessment, triage, medication administration, and medical documentation skills.
- Emergency room or acute care experience.
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and HIPAA privacy practices.
Nice To Haves
- Critical care, trauma medicine, hospital, or urgent care experience.
- Familiarity with Epic or Cerner EMR/EHR systems.
- Additional experience in pediatrics, geriatrics, telemetry, dialysis, or behavioral health.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients, monitor vital signs, and identify changes requiring immediate attention.
- Triage patients and administer medications and intravenous infusions.
- Support emergency response, airway management, and acute pain management within the nurse’s scope.
- Assist with IV insertion, phlebotomy, catheterization, and suturing procedures as trained and authorized.
- Document care accurately in electronic medical record or electronic health record systems while following privacy and infection-control practices.
- Coordinate diagnostic evaluation, patient handoffs, and discharge planning with the care team.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training and development
- Dental insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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