RN, Emergency Trauma
About The Position
The RN, Emergency/Trauma provides immediate, high-quality nursing care to patients experiencing emergent, life-threatening, and complex health conditions within the Emergency/Trauma Center. The role performs rapid clinical assessments, initiates evidence-based interventions, and continuously monitors patient status to support stabilization and safe transitions of care. Working collaboratively with physicians, trauma teams, and interdisciplinary staff, the RN contributes to coordinated, efficient responses during high-acuity and critical events. This position supports exceptional patient outcomes, safety, and a well-organized approach to emergency and trauma care in a highly skilled, team-oriented environment. The role is based at Trinity Health Hospital Campus & Medical District in Minot, North Dakota. It is full-time, with evening/night shifts, and the posted salary range is $32.00–$49.60 per hour.
Requirements
- Current or temporary RN license in North Dakota or compact RN licensure.
- BLS certification required within the orientation period.
- Completion of an RN program, as evidenced by licensure.
- Official diploma or transcript from the school or university from which the degree was received.
- Special skills or training as required by specific units.
- Frequently stand, walk, bend, and move quickly in response to changing patient conditions and emergencies.
- Assist with patient mobility, positioning, and transport, including lifting, pushing, or pulling equipment and stretchers.
- Adequate vision, hearing, and manual dexterity to perform rapid assessments, administer treatments, and operate emergency care equipment.
- Work in a high-intensity emergency and trauma environment with routine exposure to infectious diseases, blood and bodily fluids, sharp instruments, and cleaning chemicals; adhere to PPE, safety, and infection-prevention protocols.
Nice To Haves
- Specialty certification in the area of practice is desirable.
- Hospital experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Perform rapid triage and comprehensive assessments to determine patient acuity and guide immediate clinical interventions.
- Deliver emergency nursing care, including medication administration, wound management, IV therapy, and stabilization measures in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitor and document changes in patient condition, respond promptly to emergent needs, and communicate effectively with trauma physicians and multidisciplinary team members.
- Prepare patients for diagnostic testing or procedures and support safe transfers to inpatient units, surgery, or higher levels of care.
- Maintain accurate, real-time documentation in the electronic health record to ensure continuity, safety, and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Participate in emergency preparedness, unit-based training, and performance-improvement activities that support trauma readiness and high-quality care delivery.
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
Education Level
No Education Listed
