Registered Nurse Emergency Room

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Emergency Room (ER) provides skilled nursing care to patients with a variety of acute and emergent conditions. This role involves patient assessment, management of dysrhythmias, administration of emergency medications, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care. The RN is responsible for performing phlebotomy, starting IVs, and managing complex patient needs including multisystem organ dysfunction. Strong clinical skills, effective communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced emergency environment are essential. Responsibilities:

• Perform patient assessments and interpret dysrhythmias.
• Manage patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure.
• Administer blood products and emergency medications including continuous IV paralytics, sedation, and vasopressors.
• Provide central line care and management.
• Perform phlebotomy and start IVs as required.
• Administer procedural sedation and manage isolation precautions.
• Document patient care and clinical interventions using Epic electronic health record system.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to deliver comprehensive emergency care.
• Float to other units as census demands.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Minimum 1 year of ER or acute care nursing experience (first-time ER nurses accepted).
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications.
• Competency in phlebotomy and IV insertion.
• Proficiency in managing dysrhythmias and emergency interventions.
• Experience with blood product administration and central line care.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.
• Familiarity with CVA care and isolation precautions.
• Previous experience in procedural sedation administration.

Special Considerations:

• Float to other units when census requires.
• Every other weekend work required.
• Minimal return-to-office (RTO) restrictions.
• Must maintain mandatory competencies including phlebotomy and IV placement.
• Work environment involves mixed/shared acuity patient ratios (1:5).

Scheduling:

• Shift: 3:00 PM to 3:00 AM (night shift).
• Block scheduling accommodations may be attempted but are not guaranteed.