Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (Nights)

Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (Nights)

Location: Craig, CO - On-Site
Facility: Memorial Regional Health
Contract: 13 Weeks
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week
Shift: Nights - 12-hour shifts
Position: Rapid Response Crisis - Urgent Placement

Job Summary

Memorial Regional Health is seeking an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) for an urgent 13-week night-shift contract. The RN will provide safe, timely emergency care in a fast-paced environment requiring strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, prioritization, and independent decision-making .

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and triage patients based on acuity and develop individualized emergency care plans.
• Provide timely, evidence-based care and respond effectively to high-pressure clinical situations.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and ancillary staff to coordinate treatment, transfers, discharges, and referrals.
• Educate patients and families using clear, age-appropriate communication.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with the Colorado Nurse Practice Act and professional standards.
• Delegate appropriate tasks to support staff while maintaining patient safety and quality of care.

Compensation

• Base Rate: $90.00/hour all-inclusive.
• Pager/On-Call: $5.00/hour.
• Call-Back: All-inclusive rate + $10.00/hour; 0-hour minimum.
• Overtime: After 40 hours/week at All-Inclusive Rate + $10.00/hour.
• Holiday: All-Inclusive Rate + $10.00/hour when designated as part of the rotation.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Active, unencumbered Colorado RN license or valid Multi-State Compact RN license .
• Preferred: 2 years of general hospital nursing experience and at least 1 year of ED or Critical Care experience . Highly qualified candidates with less than 1 year of ED experience may be considered for this crisis assignment.
• Required certifications:
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS or ENPC
  • TNCC
  • STABLE
  • NRP
• Certifications must be active at submission or obtained within facility-approved timelines.
• Must pass required background check, pre-employment drug screen, and Employee Health screening .
• Must be 18+ years old (21+ if driving a vehicle).