Trauma Emergency ER RN Registered Nurse

HCA Healthcare•Jacksonville, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in the Certified Level II Trauma Emergency Room at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital, providing timely, compassionate emergency care to patients of all ages, including those with life-threatening conditions. The role involves triage, assessment, treatment, and coordination of emergency care across multiple care zones. This is a full-time mid-shift position with 12-hour shifts, approximately 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., though other mid shifts may be available. Rotating weekends and holidays are required.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; an Associate's Degree in Nursing or higher is required.
Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice and/or an active Compact/Multi-State RN license.
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support Health Care Provider certification.
At least 6 months of prior RN experience.
Obtain current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Obtain current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Pediatric Life Support certification within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Available for 12-hour mid shifts and rotating weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Previous acute care hospital RN work experience is strongly preferred.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is preferred.
Current Pediatric Life Support certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Triage, assess, and treat patients of all ages presenting for emergency care.
Document pertinent nursing notes regarding changes in condition, transfers, and discharges.
Administer medications in accordance with physician orders.
Respond to and refer incoming telephone calls, including phone triage when needed.
Support efficient patient throughput and understand care zones including triage, rapid treatment area, carepath, pediatric ER, trauma, and behavioral health.
Coordinate and triage incoming ambulance traffic.
Manage care in coordination with the primary emergency department attending.
Learn, understand, and use the Emergency Severity Index 5-level triage algorithm.
Respond to critical needs and serve as a resource nurse for trauma.
Manage critical situations and make care-based decisions.
Educate patients about medications, procedures, and treatments, and support patients and families throughout their stay.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
Free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.