Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Services

Starr Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Room

Job Type: Full-Time | Nights (2pm-2am)

$20,000 sign-on bonus available for qualified applicants 

Full Time: 3x12 hour shifts one week and 3x12 hour shifts the next week, Nights , rotating weekends.

Your experience matters

Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN)  joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. 

More about our team

If you're looking for a nursing career that accelerates your growth, the Emergency Department at Starr Regional Medical Center is the place for you. Our RNs and LPNs thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges, diverse patient populations, and meaningful opportunities to make a difference. Serving the Athens and Etowah communities, our RNs and LPNs gain exposure to a wide variety of clinical cases while working alongside experienced emergency care professionals who are passionate about teaching and mentoring. Whether you're building your clinical confidence or taking the next step toward leadership, our collaborative team is dedicated to investing in your success. From expanding your clinical expertise to pursuing leadership opportunities, you'll find a supportive environment designed to help you reach your career goals. Make a difference, grow your career, and be part of a team that's committed to excellence in emergency care.

Patient Populations Served 

Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.

How you'll contribute

An Emergency Room RN  who excels in this role:

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition. 
• Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires. 
• Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shift. 
• Assists in determining staffing levels and assignments based on staff availability, staff abilities, census, patient acuity and work/patient flow. 
• Provides direct patient care as needed. 
• Floats between staff to assist with problem-solving. 
• Takes patient assignments to meet staffing needs. 
• Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes. 
• Responds to complaints about patient care and related services, and manages through established channels. 
• Performs role-specific duties as assigned, including entering orders, performing admissions or discharges, and coordinating transfers. 
• Ensures staff has necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality patient care.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Certifications: BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and Handle with Care preferred.
• Licenses: Active Tennessee  RN license (single-state or compact) required. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins.

More about Starr Regional Medical Center:   

Starr Regional Medical Center is a 118-bed acute hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Athens and Etowah, TN community for over 50 years. 

EEOC Statement

Starr Reginal Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.