Registered Nurse (RN) - Chester Emergency Department

The Chester Freestanding Emergency Department received the Community Pillar award for caring for over 35,000 patients in 2025! We have notable community outreach from out department with volunteering at the food bank, homeless ministry donations, elderly care packages, Christmas mother, flu clinic, and more! We're building strong nurses and future leaders in a fast-paced, high-acuity ED that truly supports its team - Real teamwork - Leadership that shows up - Growth into preceptor & charge roles - Autonomy with support - Work-life balance that actually means something - Safe nurse-to-patient ratios

If you want to thrive - not just survive - your shift... Come work with us. Strong nurses. Strong culture. Strong leadership.

Candidates accepting a full time offer of employment may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $15k! Rules & restrictions apply, ask your recruiter for details. Internal BSMH associates are not eligible for sign-on bonuses.

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About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Room (ER) - Chester Emergency Department

Job Summary:

The Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:

• Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status

• Determining the priority of the patient's problems and needs

• Implementing clinical nursing interventions

• Having a highly diverse skillset

• Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes

• Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team

• Care for groups of patients in a fast-paced, high intensity setting as part of an interprofessional team focused on achieving the best individual patient and population outcomes

• Evaluates, updates and revises the plan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes

• Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments

• Provides care to a broad spectrum of patients ranging from short-stay to trauma

• Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organization's policies and procedures

• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing

Certifications:

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

• BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support and PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire)

Experience:

• One (1) year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse (RN)

• Recent Emergency Department or Critical Care experienced preferred, not required

Training:

• EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred, not required)

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being-personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts

• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders

• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email View email address on click.appcast.io . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at View email address on click.appcast.io