RN: ER (PRN)

Pagosa Springs Medical Center•Pagosa Springs, CO

8d•$33 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

Pagosa Springs Medical Center (PSMC) is seeking an experienced and adaptable Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team on a PRN basis. The ED RN provides urgent and emergent nursing care to patients presenting with a wide range of conditions. Responsibilities include triage, assessment, stabilization, monitoring, patient education, and collaboration with providers to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes. This role is ideal for nurses who thrive in high-acuity environments and are confident managing rapidly changing patient conditions.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program
Minimum two (2) years of Emergency Department experience required
Current Colorado RN license in good standing
Current AHA BLS certification
TNCC certification required
ACLS certification required (or within 3 months of hire)
PALS certification required (or within 3 months of hire)
Strong critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills
Ability to manage high-acuity and rapidly changing patient conditions
Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical systems
Physically demanding role requiring standing, lifting, and patient positioning

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred
CEN certification preferred

Responsibilities

Triage patients using Emergency Severity Index (ESI) guidelines
Perform comprehensive patient assessments and reassessments
Initiate and manage emergency nursing interventions to stabilize patients
Monitor patient response to treatment and communicate changes promptly
Administer medications and IV therapies safely and accurately
Perform procedures including IV starts, oxygen therapy, cardiac monitoring, splinting, and more
Assist with emergency procedures and trauma care
Support airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, and critical care interventions
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
Provide clear communication during handoffs using SBAR
Educate patients and families regarding care, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the electronic health record
Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements
Follow National Patient Safety Goals and infection prevention protocols
Serve as a resource and mentor to other staff when needed
Assist in maintaining a clean, stocked, and ready clinical environment
Participate in continuous learning and department training initiatives