Job Description: Emergency Room (ER) Nurse

Job Title

Emergency Room (ER) Nurse / Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)

Location

[City, State] / Remote / Onsite

Employment Type

Full-time / Contract / Travel Nurse

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and highly skilled Emergency Room (ER) Nurse to provide exceptional patient care in a fast-paced emergency department. The ER Nurse will assess, prioritize, and treat patients with acute illnesses, traumatic injuries, and life-threatening conditions while collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams. The ideal candidate is experienced in emergency nursing, critical thinking, and delivering high-quality patient-centered care under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform rapid patient assessments and triage according to acuity.

• Assess, monitor, and stabilize patients with emergency medical conditions.

• Administer medications, IV fluids, blood products, and emergency treatments.

• Assist physicians during emergency procedures and trauma resuscitations.

• Monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and patient responses to treatment.

• Operate emergency medical equipment, including cardiac monitors, ventilators, and defibrillators.

• Respond to medical emergencies, trauma activations, stroke alerts, and cardiac arrests.

• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and discharge instructions.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, EMS personnel, and interdisciplinary teams.

• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, patient safety standards, and infection control protocols.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education.

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.

• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Room (ER) nursing experience.

• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.

• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.

• Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification.

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.

• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure emergency environments.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).

• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification.

• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification.

• NIH Stroke Scale Certification.

• Experience with trauma centers or Level I/II emergency departments.

• Experience with electronic medical records (Epic, Cerner, Meditech).

Clinical Skills

Emergency Nursing

• Emergency Patient Assessment

• Triage (Client)

• Trauma Care

• Critical Care

• Rapid Response

• Stroke Management

• Cardiac Emergencies

• Respiratory Emergencies

• Sepsis Management

• Shock Management

• Wound Care

• Fracture Stabilization

• Splinting

• Burn Care

Procedures

• IV Therapy

• Venipuncture

• Medication Administration

• Blood Transfusions

• Cardiac Monitoring

• Defibrillation

• CPR

• Airway Management

• Ventilator Monitoring

• Foley Catheter Insertion

• NG Tube Management

• Wound Dressing

Patient Care

• Patient Assessment

• Care Planning

• Pain Management

• Patient Education

• Family Education

• Infection Prevention

• Discharge Planning

Technical Skills

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

• Epic

• Cerner

• Meditech

• Allscripts

Medical Equipment

• Cardiac Monitors

• Ventilators

• Infusion Pumps

• Defibrillators

• ECG/EKG Machines

• Pulse Oximeters

Documentation

• Electronic Charting

• Clinical Documentation

• Medication Administration Records (MAR)

Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN)

• BLS Basic Life Support

• ACLS Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support

• TNCC Trauma Nursing Core Course (Preferred)

• CEN Certified Emergency Nurse (Preferred)

• NIH Stroke Scale Certification (Preferred)

Soft Skills

• Excellent critical thinking and clinical judgment.

• Strong decision-making abilities in emergency situations.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

• Compassionate and patient-focused approach.

• Team-oriented with excellent collaboration skills.

• Strong organizational and documentation abilities.

Preferred Experience

• Emergency Department (ED) nursing.

• Trauma and critical care experience.

• Experience managing high-acuity patients.

• Familiarity with emergency response protocols.

• Experience working with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Knowledge of emergency medication administration.

• Experience in patient stabilization and rapid intervention.

Nice to Have

• Travel Nursing Experience

• Level I Trauma Center Experience

• Critical Care (ICU) Experience

• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Collaboration

• Disaster Response Training

• Crisis Intervention

• Pediatric Emergency Care

• Behavioral Health Crisis Management

• Telemetry Monitoring

• Advanced Airway Management

• Emergency Preparedness Training

Experience: 2 8+ Years
Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred