Registered Nurse ED

Ascension • Evansville, IN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves leading the immediate assessment and stabilization of patients in high-acuity situations within the Emergency Department. The Registered Nurse will coordinate with the multidisciplinary trauma and emergency team to ensure a seamless care journey, execute physician and nursing orders with precision, monitor critical changes in patient status, and provide compassionate discharge education.

Requirements

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• One or more of the following required: Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Registered Nurse specializing in Trauma Nurse credentialed from the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) preferred.
• Certified Registered Nurse specializing in Emergency Care credentialed from the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) preferred.
• Certified Registered Nurse specializing in Emergency Nursing Pediatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the immediate assessment and stabilization of patients in high-acuity situations, ensuring rapid and life-saving interventions are prioritized.
• Coordinate with the full multidisciplinary trauma and emergency team to ensure a seamless, high-speed care journey for every patient entering the department.
• Execute physician and nursing orders with precision and urgency, translating clinical directives into immediate relief and stabilization for the patient.
• Monitor and document critical changes in patient status, providing the medical team with the real-time data necessary for fast, life-altering decision-making.
• Support patients and their families through the transition out of the ED—whether to admission or home—by providing clear, compassionate discharge education during stressful moments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree