ER Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse (RN) Hospital Emergency Department

Part-Time or PRN | Night Shift

Join the Hopedale Medical Complex Team!

Hopedale Medical Complex is seeking compassionate and skilled Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our Hospital Emergency Department on a Part-Time or PRN basis .

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse looking for additional flexibility while remaining part of a collaborative hospital team. Our ER nurses provide high-quality care in a community hospital environment with low nurse-to-patient ratios and strong support from physicians and other healthcare professionals.

The primary assignment for this position is the Emergency Department , with cross-training and occasional assignment to the Medical-Surgical floor as patient care and staffing needs require.

Competitive Compensation

• Starting pay: $38.00/hour
• $3.00/hour night shift differential
• $4.00/hour weekend differential
• Additional compensation opportunities may be available based on experience and applicable HMC policies

HMC Offers

• Low nurse-to-patient ratios
• Excellent benefits for eligible employees
• On-site childcare
• HMC Wellness Center membership
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities to work across multiple areas of hospital care

Schedule

Part-Time or PRN | Night Shift

• 6:00 p.m. 6:30 a.m.
• Part-time and PRN scheduling available
• Weekend and holiday availability required based on department needs
• Part-time employees are expected to work 24 to 29 hours weekly, two shifts per month must be weekend shifts, and two major holidays must be worked per year.
• PRN employees are expected to maintain availability and work requirements established by the department
• Cross-training to the Medical-Surgical floor is required

About Hopedale Medical Complex

At Hopedale Medical Complex, compassion and excellence come from every department. We believe exceptional healthcare is built on strong relationships between patients, families, physicians, and staff.

As an independent, nonprofit Critical Access Hospital, HMC provides high-quality healthcare in a close-knit community setting. Our hospital includes a 24-hour Emergency Department, ICU, Medical-Surgical services, four operating rooms, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation, and a broad range of specialty services.

Our physicians and nurses work closely together to provide personalized care, and our low nurse-to-patient ratios allow our nursing team to focus on delivering safe, quality patient care.

About the Position

The Hospital Emergency Department RN provides professional and compassionate nursing care to patients with a wide range of medical conditions and acuity levels. The RN is responsible for assessing patients, implementing nursing interventions, administering medications and treatments, monitoring patient responses, and communicating effectively with physicians and other members of the healthcare team.

The primary department is the Emergency Department ; however, the RN will be expected to cross-train and provide nursing support on the Medical-Surgical floor when needed.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and monitor patient conditions.
• Provide safe, compassionate, and individualized patient care.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions based on patient needs.
• Administer medications, IV therapy, and other treatments as ordered.
• Carry out physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Assist with patient positioning, transfers, and transportation while maintaining patient safety and comfort.
• Operate and maintain proficiency with equipment, instruments, supplies, and procedures relevant to the Emergency Department.
• Accurately document assessments, treatments, interventions, patient responses, and other pertinent information in the medical record.
• Communicate patient conditions, critical findings, orders, and other pertinent information to physicians and healthcare team members.
• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Provide patient and family education as appropriate.
• Participate in emergency response and code situations.
• Cross-train and provide nursing support to the Medical-Surgical floor as needed.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, infection prevention, patient safety, and hospital policies.
• Participate in required education, training, competency assessments, and quality improvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current, unrestricted Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Current CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Emergency Department and/or ICU experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong patient assessment, critical-thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to respond effectively and calmly in emergency and high-stress situations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with physicians, nurses, patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple patient care responsibilities.
• Knowledge of infection prevention, universal precautions, and exposure control practices.
• Willingness to cross-train and work in both the Emergency Department and Medical-Surgical areas.
• Ability and willingness to work the overnight shift, including weekends and holidays as scheduled.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, and reposition patients.
• Ability to safely assist with lifting, transferring, and transporting patients using appropriate equipment and team assistance.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to use hands and fingers for medication administration, documentation, equipment operation, and other patient-care activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members.
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately during emergency situations.
• Ability to work in an environment involving exposure to blood, bodily fluids, infectious materials, and other healthcare-related hazards while following appropriate safety and PPE requirements.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing:

• Federal and State criminal background checks
• Drug and alcohol screening

Hopedale Medical Complex tests for both illegal and legal substances, including cannabis (THC).

Join HMC

If you're looking for a nursing position that offers flexibility, meaningful patient relationships, strong physician collaboration, and the opportunity to work in a supportive community hospital , we'd love to hear from you.

Join Hopedale Medical Complex and become part of a team committed to keeping exceptional healthcare close to home.

Compensation details: 38-42 Hourly Wage

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