Registered Nurse - ER

Thrive in a high-intensity, fast-paced clinical environment as an Emergency Room Registered Nurse. This position is situated in a comprehensive Emergency Department that manages approximately 140 visits per day across 25 monitored beds, 6 fast-treatment areas, 2 trauma bays, a resuscitation bay, a dedicated stroke room, and a 4-bed secure behavioral health unit. Working within a 1:4 nurse‑to‑patient ratio, you will provide critical, rapid‑response care to patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics. Supported by 24/7 dedicated ER Respiratory Therapists, an in‑department Pharmacist, and an exceptional team of ED Physicians and Mid‑Levels, you will serve as a vital clinical guardian during acute medical crises.

Key Duties:

Emergency Nursing Practice: Deliver expert, rapid-response care to diverse patient populations presenting with acute illnesses, behavioral health crises, and traumatic injuries.

Trauma & Stroke Interventions: Stabilize and manage critical patients within dedicated trauma bays and specialized stroke rooms; coordinate appropriate transfers for high-level neurotrauma or burn care.

Clinical Autonomy: Perform your own laboratory draws and establish peripheral IV access efficiently; manage advanced medical equipment including Alaris pumps and ventilators for boarding patients.

Collaborative Stabilization: Partner closely with ER Paramedics, Nurse Aides, and dedicated Emergency Respiratory Therapists to maintain room readiness and optimized patient flow.

Triage & Flow Efficiency: Assist with the coordination of the Fast Track area to screen and stream less acute patients to community care clinics, utilizing standardized triage protocols.

Precise Documentation: Record all patient encounters, clinical interventions, and medication administrations accurately within the Meditech 6.15 EMR platform.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia (or compact state licensure).

Certifications: Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI, and either ASLS or NIHSS certifications.

Acuity Experience: Highly preferred candidates will possess prior travel nursing experience or 5+ years of experience within a Level 1 Trauma Facility.

Desired Qualifications

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred (qualifies for an additional hourly differential).

Triage Competency: Prior ESI triage training or familiarity with structured emergency severity index systems.

Equipment & Tech: Previous hands‑on experience utilizing Alaris infusion pumps and navigating Meditech EMR platforms.

Location and Work Type

Location: Albany, GA

Shifts Available: 12-Hour Days OR 12-Hour Nights

Ratios: 1:4 Nurse-to-Patient ratio (Supported by 2-3 Paramedics/Aides per shift and central monitor techs).

Requirements: Every other weekend and every other holiday rotation.

Base Salary Range: $32.45 – $40.90/HR (Actual starting pay precisely aligned with years of experience).

Shift & Role Differentials:

Night Shift Premium: +$5.00/hr

Charge Nurse Premium: +$2.00/hr

Preceptor Premium: +$2.00/hr

BSN Premium: +$1.00/hr

Relocation Assistance: Yes, comprehensive relocation packages are available for qualifying permanent hires.