Registered Nurse - ER

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (ER) Role Summary

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.

• 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.

• 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: Albany, GA

• Work Setting: Comprehensive Emergency Department / Designated CVA Center

• Work Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire (Permanent)

• 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

  • Weekend Premium: +$3.50/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.

If you're interested, please reply to this advertisement or directly email your resume to me at View email address on ziprecruiter.com or by calling/texting View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

I strive to reply within 48 hours. Looking forward to connecting with you soon. Thank you!