Registered Nurse Emergency Department

Job Description

Job Description

Schedule: 6:45 PM–7:00 AM

Compensation

• Base Pay: $38.00–$62.74/hour, based on experience, education, and certifications
• Evening Differential: Additional 12% from 7:00 PM–11:00 PM
• Overnight Differential: Additional 20% from 11:00 PM–7:00 AM
• Sign-on incentives may be available based on eligibility
• Additional cash bonuses may be available for specialty clinical certifications

Position Overview

We are partnered with a Magnet designated hospital seeking an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to patients experiencing acute illnesses, injuries, and behavioral health emergencies. This is a fast-paced environment requiring strong clinical judgment, teamwork, critical thinking, and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care.
• Monitor patient conditions and respond appropriately to changes or emergencies.
• Coordinate care with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Administer treatments and medications and provide patient/family education.
• Document patient care accurately in the electronic health record.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and ensure safe patient handoffs.
• Delegate and supervise nursing support staff as appropriate.
• Support quality improvement, patient safety, and professional nursing standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Professional Nursing program.
• Active, unrestricted New York State RN license .
• BLS certification required or obtained upon hire.
• ACLS and PALS certification required for Emergency Department RNs prior to completion of clinical orientation.
• Stroke certification education required upon hire and annually.
• CIT/De-escalation training required upon hire/orientation.
• Strong clinical judgment and emergency response skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Education: BSN preferred. Associate degree RNs must obtain a BSN within 5 years, with certain exceptions based on experience/certification.