Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED)

Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center is seeking qualified, motivated Registered Nurses to join our Emergency Department team. As a Magnet-recognized hospital, we are committed to high-quality patient care, safety, and teamwork. The ED RN provides competent nursing care in a fast-paced, 29-bed environment (including six fast-track beds) to patients of all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics, managing a wide range of acute and emergent conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment & Care: Perform thorough assessments, develop personalized care plans, and deliver direct nursing care to ED patients.
• Intervention & Evaluation: Administer medications, treatments, and interventions promptly in response to changing patient conditions.
• Critical Thinking: Utilize the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, and evaluate patient care.
• Collaboration: Work closely with board-certified emergency physicians and a multidisciplinary team to ensure efficient and compassionate care.
• Communication & Advocacy: Act as a patient advocate, communicating with families and ensuring patient comfort, dignity, and safety.
• Documentation: Accurately document all care in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Specialty Duties: Perform triaging, trauma care, and support for violence survivors (if trained).

Requirements

• Education: Registered Nurse Diploma, ADN, BSN, or MSN required.
• Licensure: Valid RN License to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia (or compact state).
• Experience: 1 year of nursing experience (preferred); previous ED experience is highly valued.
• Certifications:
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required within 90 days of hire.
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) or ENPC required within 1 year of hire.
• Skills: Strong critical thinking, assessment, and communication skills; capability to thrive in a high-energy environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE