ER Nurse

Emergency Room (ER) Nurse

Emergency Room (ER) Nurse / Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)

Location: [City, State] / Remote / Onsite

Employment Type: Full-time / Contract / Travel Nurse

We are seeking a compassionate and highly skilled Emergency Room (ER) Nurse to provide exceptional patient care in a fast-paced emergency department. The ER Nurse will assess, prioritize, and treat patients with acute illnesses, traumatic injuries, and life-threatening conditions while collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams. The ideal candidate is experienced in emergency nursing, critical thinking, and delivering high-quality patient-centered care under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform rapid patient assessments and triage according to acuity.
• Assess, monitor, and stabilize patients with emergency medical conditions.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, blood products, and emergency treatments.
• Assist physicians during emergency procedures and trauma resuscitations.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and patient responses to treatment.
• Operate emergency medical equipment, including cardiac monitors, ventilators, and defibrillators.
• Respond to medical emergencies, trauma activations, stroke alerts, and cardiac arrests.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, EMS personnel, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, patient safety standards, and infection control protocols.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education.

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Room (ER) nursing experience.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.
• Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure emergency environments.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification.
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification.
• Experience with trauma centers or Level I/II emergency departments.
• Experience with electronic medical records (Epic, Cerner, Meditech).

Clinical Skills

Emergency Nursing

• Emergency Patient Assessment
• Triage (Client)
• Trauma Care
• Critical Care
• Rapid Response
• Stroke Management
• Cardiac Emergencies
• Respiratory Emergencies
• Sepsis Management
• Shock Management
• Wound Care
• Fracture Stabilization
• Splinting
• Burn Care

Procedures

• IV Therapy
• Venipuncture
• Medication Administration
• Blood Transfusions
• Cardiac Monitoring
• Defibrillation
• CPR
• Airway Management
• Ventilator Monitoring
• Foley Catheter Insertion
• NG Tube Management
• Wound Dressing

Patient Care

• Patient Assessment
• Care Planning
• Pain Management
• Patient Education
• Family Education
• Infection Prevention
• Discharge Planning

Technical Skills

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

• Epic
• Cerner
• Meditech
• Allscripts

Medical Equipment

• Cardiac Monitors
• Ventilators
• Infusion Pumps
• Defibrillators
• ECG/EKG Machines
• Pulse Oximeters

Documentation

• Electronic Charting
• Clinical Documentation
• Medication Administration Records (MAR)

Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• BLS Basic Life Support
• ACLS Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• TNCC Trauma Nursing Core Course (Preferred)
• CEN Certified Emergency Nurse (Preferred)
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification (Preferred)

Soft Skills

• Excellent critical thinking and clinical judgment.
• Strong decision-making abilities in emergency situations.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Compassionate and patient-focused approach.
• Team-oriented with excellent collaboration skills.
• Strong organizational and documentation abilities.

Preferred Experience

• Emergency Department (ED) nursing.
• Trauma and critical care experience.
• Experience managing high-acuity patients.
• Familiarity with emergency response protocols.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Knowledge of emergency medication administration.
• Experience in patient stabilization and rapid intervention.

Nice to Have

• Travel Nursing Experience
• Level I Trauma Center Experience
• Critical Care (ICU) Experience
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Collaboration
• Disaster Response Training
• Crisis Intervention
• Pediatric Emergency Care
• Behavioral Health Crisis Management
• Telemetry Monitoring
• Advanced Airway Management
• Emergency Preparedness Training

Experience: 28+ Years Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred