Job Description:
Position SummaryWe are seeking a skilled and compassionate Emergency Department Registered Nurses (RN) to join our team at a Critical Access Hospital. The ED RN provides high-quality, patient-centered emergency care across the lifespan, often working independently while collaborating closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams. This role is ideal for nurses who thrive in a fast-paced, rural healthcare environment and value broad clinical practice.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide emergency nursing care to patients of all ages, including triage, assessment, treatment, and stabilizationRespond to trauma activations, medical emergencies, and urgent care needsAdminister medications, IV therapy, and emergency interventions per protocolOperate and assist with emergency equipment (cardiac monitors, defibrillators, ventilators, etc.)Collaborate with providers, EMS, and ancillary departments to coordinate patient care and transfersAccurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health recordEducate patients and families regarding care, treatment plans, and follow-upMaintain compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirementsFloating Requirements: This position may require the traveler to float to the CCU or Medical-Surgical (Med Surg) unit as needed.QualificationsRequired:Current RN license in the state of practice (or compact license)BLS and ACLS certificationStrong assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary teamPreferred:Emergency, ICU, or acute care nursing experiencePALS and TNCC (or willingness to obtain)Experience in rural or critical access hospital settingsPhysical & Work RequirementsAbility to stand, walk, lift, and move patients as neededAbility to work in high-stress, fast-paced emergency situationsOn-call or callback responsibilities may be requiredWhy Join UsBroad scope of practice and meaningful patient relationshipsSupportive, close-knit team environmentCompetitive compensation and benefitsOpportunities for professional growth and continuing educationChance to make a real impact in a rural community
Position Urgency:
Normal
Shifts:
Night (19:00-07:00)
State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active
Minimum Years of Experience:
2
Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
48
Sub Specialty:
Emergency Room Nurse
General Certifications:, General Certifications(ACLS,BLS/BCLS,PALS,NRP,Telecommunication)
Nursing Certifications:
Contract Length in Weeks:
13