RN-ER-Tuscaloosa-AL-Pay Negotiable

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced emergency setting. The ED RN will assess, prioritize, and treat patients of all ages with a wide range of medical emergencies while collaborating with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Candidates must be comfortable working in a Level III Trauma and Level II Stroke Center, floating to other units as needed, and delivering safe, efficient, and compassionate care.

Requirements:

• Active RN license in the state of practice or Compact License (if applicable)

• Current AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications

• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience preferred (18 months may be considered)

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required

• Experience caring for trauma, stroke, and emergency patients of all ages

• Strong critical thinking, assessment, communication, and emergency response skills

• Willingness to float to other units as required

Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and prioritize care using triage principles

• Provide emergency nursing care for trauma, medical, surgical, and critical patients

• Administer medications, treatments, and emergency interventions according to physician orders and facility protocols

• Monitor patient conditions and respond promptly to changes in clinical status

• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and the healthcare team to coordinate patient care

• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical documentation

• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and discharge instructions

• Adhere to infection prevention, patient safety, and regulatory standards

• Float to other patient care units as assigned

• Perform other duties as assigned