Emergency Room Registered Nurse
About The Position
An Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) provides urgent and essential medical care for patients experiencing acute illnesses or injuries in a high-paced hospital environment. ER RNs are critical frontline healthcare providers who perform rapid assessments, administer treatments, and coordinate care in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. An ER Registered Nurse has expertise in emergency care procedures, such as starting IVs, administering medications, wound care, and basic life support. This RN can quickly assess situations, make decisions, and solve problems efficiently in high-pressure environments and remains flexible to manage the unpredictable nature of emergency situations and rapidly changing priorities.
Requirements
- Current and valid state RN License.
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
- Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 6 months of hire required.
- Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred.
- 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.
- Non OB facilities: NRP (AHA) certificate 90 days upon hire and maintain current.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality care to patients with varying levels of illness and injury.
- Triage and quickly assess situations, make decisions, and solve problems efficiently in high-pressure environments.
- Cooperation with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive patient care.
- Aid in resuscitative efforts, including CPR and the use of defibrillators.
- Prepare and maintain equipment for emergency interventions (e.g., intubation, central line placement).
- Assist in patient stabilization for conditions like trauma, cardiac arrest, and acute illnesses.
- Prioritize patient care based on acuity level using triage protocols.
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
- Many other amazing benefits
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
