Emergency Department Registered Nurse FT Nights

Emergency Department RN – FT Nights 7pm-7am

RN Full Time Night $10,000 Sign On Bonus

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) working full-time night shifts from 7pm to 7am plays a critical role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients experiencing urgent and emergent medical conditions. This position requires the nurse to rapidly assess, triage, and manage a diverse range of patient presentations, ensuring timely interventions and coordination with multidisciplinary teams. The ED RN is responsible for monitoring patient status, administering medications, and performing necessary procedures while maintaining accurate documentation. Working primarily during night hours, the nurse must adapt to a fast-paced, often unpredictable environment, demonstrating resilience and sound clinical judgment. Ultimately, this role is vital in stabilizing patients, facilitating smooth transitions of care, and supporting the overall efficiency and safety of the emergency department during overnight operations.

Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments upon arrival to the emergency department, prioritizing care based on acuity and clinical presentation.
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions as prescribed, adhering to established protocols and safety standards.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
• Monitor patient vital signs and clinical status continuously, recognizing and responding promptly to changes or emergencies.
• Document all nursing care, patient interactions, and clinical observations accurately and thoroughly in the electronic health record system.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatments, and discharge instructions to promote understanding and compliance.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment, ensuring all equipment is functional and supplies are adequately stocked.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Skills:

The required skills such as patient assessment and reassessment, medication administration, and clinical documentation are essential for delivering safe and effective care in the emergency department. Proficiency in rapid decision-making and prioritization enables the nurse to manage multiple patients with varying degrees of urgency during night shifts. Effective communication skills facilitate collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and ensure clear information exchange with patients and families. Preferred skills like trauma certification enhance the nurse's ability to respond to complex emergencies and improve patient outcomes. Familiarity with electronic health record systems supports accurate documentation and streamlines workflow, contributing to overall departmental efficiency.

Summary of FT benefits available:

• Three comprehensive medical plans to choose from, including a Health Savings Account option
• Wellness based premium discount through our Premium Credit Plan
• Comprehensive Dental Insurance
• Your Best Health Program
• $50,000 of Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by MMC
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Group Accident Insurance
• Group Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health and Welfare Employee Advocacy Center (Client Advocate Center)
• Retirement program
• Health fairs
• Paid Time Off program
• Extended Illness Bank
• Tuition reimbursement
• Credit Union Enrollment Option
• Fitness Center Discounts

Your Calling. Our Community. Where You Belong.

In Morgan County, neighbors become friends and friends become family. When you join Morgan Medical Center, you become part of a team that cares deeply for its community and for one another.

If healthcare is your calling, you deserve a place where your expertise is valued, your voice is respected, and your work makes a visible difference. Here, relationships drive care. Patients are not numbers - they're people we know. And colleagues are not coworkers – they're teammates committed to shared excellence.

Since opening our new hospital in 2018, Morgan Medical Center has evolved into a trusted regional healthcare destination delivering advanced clinical services while preserving the personal touch that defines rural medicine at its best. Our growth means expanded specialties, advanced technology, and meaningful professional opportunity for clinicians and leaders who want to practice with purpose.

At Morgan Medical Center: You will be known. You will be valued. You will belong.

You will Practice at a Higher Level

• Level IV Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency medicine–trained, board-certified physicians
• Georgia DPH Designated Remote Stroke Treatment Center

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program (Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing).
• Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS and PALS certification.
• Previous experience working in an emergency department for a minimum of 2 years.
• Ability to work full-time night shifts from 7pm to 7am.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification, PALS.
• Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems, preferably Meditech.
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills demonstrated in a high-acuity clinical environment.