Registered Nurse Emergency Room

Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Room (Night Shift)

Schedule Type: Deferred Schedule
Department: Emergency Services
Shift: Nights (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Start Date: December 1, 2025
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week contract assignment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced emergency department, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals presenting with a wide range of acute illnesses and traumatic injuries. Strong critical-thinking skills, rapid assessment abilities, and effective teamwork are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency nursing care to patients of varying acuity levels
• Perform rapid assessments, triage, and prioritize patient care based on severity
• Initiate and manage IV therapy, medications, and emergency interventions
• Administer medications and manage drips, including heparin, magnesium, and potassium riders
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and respond to emergent changes in patient condition
• Assist with trauma resuscitations, codes, and emergency procedures
• Collaborate with physicians, paramedics, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Meditech
• Adhere to all hospital policies, emergency protocols, and patient safety standards

Patient Population

• Adult and geriatric emergency patients
• Common presentations include chest pain, respiratory distress, sepsis, stroke, trauma, abdominal pain, and behavioral health emergencies
• Patient assignments based on acuity and departmental needs

Requirements

• Active New York State RN license
• Minimum one successful travel assignment completed (first-time travelers not considered)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• PALS preferred (or required, if applicable)
• Meditech experience required
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Strong critical-thinking, communication, and multitasking skills
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure, rapidly changing situations