About the Role
We're hiring an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a 90-day onsite contract assignment within the Women's Emergency Department at a leading healthcare facility in Providence, Rhode Island.
This role focuses on emergency nursing care, patient coordination, discharge planning, and high-acuity clinical support within a specialized women's emergency care environment. The ideal candidate brings strong emergency department experience combined with Labor, Delivery & Recovery (LDR) expertise and thrives in fast-paced clinical settings.
Position Overview
- Position: RN Emergency Room
- Department: Women's Emergency Department
- Employment Type: Contract
- Contract Length: 90 Days
- Dates: June 1, 2026 – September 28, 2026
- Schedule: Night Shift
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM EST
- Work Type: Fully Onsite
- Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Compensation
What You'll Do
Patient Care & Clinical Assessment
- Implement and monitor individualized patient care plans
- Assess patient conditions and provide emergency nursing care
- Respond rapidly to emergent and acute patient situations
- Monitor patient status and communicate updates appropriately
- Deliver compassionate care to patients and families during crisis situations
Care Coordination
- Coordinate interdisciplinary patient care across departments
- Collaborate closely with:
- Physicians
- Midwives
- Specialty providers
- Nursing teams
- Support staff
- Facilitate consultations and specialty care coordination
- Support smooth communication throughout the patient care process
Clinical Execution
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered
- Carry out physician and nursing directives
- Perform emergency procedures and interventions
- Monitor patient response to treatment
- Maintain accurate EPIC documentation and clinical records
- Provide specialized nursing support within the Women's Emergency Department
Discharge Planning & Patient Education
- Assess discharge planning needs
- Coordinate post-care and follow-up arrangements
- Provide discharge instructions and patient education
- Support transitions to inpatient, outpatient, or home care settings
Patient Safety & Handling
- Assist with patient transfers and transportation
- Follow infection control and patient safety protocols
- Maintain safe patient handling procedures
- Support emergency department operational safety standards
Required Qualifications
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of Emergency Room nursing experience
- Labor, Delivery & Recovery (LDR) experience required
- Women's Emergency Room or obstetric nursing experience preferred
- Traveler or contract nursing experience preferred
Licensure & Certifications
- Active Rhode Island RN License required
- Current:
- BLS Certification
- PALS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- NIH Stroke Certification
- All specialty certifications must remain active and current
Technical Skills
- EPIC proficiency required
- Strong EHR and clinical documentation experience
- Familiarity with emergency department clinical systems and equipment
- Strong clinical technology skills
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in high-stress environments
- Strong patient advocacy mindset
- Collaborative and team-oriented approach
- Strong multitasking and prioritization ability
- Professional, compassionate, and reliable demeanor
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts
- Ability to assist with patient lifting and transfers
- Physical stamina for extended standing and clinical activity
- Ability to respond quickly during emergency situations
Work Environment
- Women's Emergency Department
- High-acuity emergency care setting
- Fully onsite clinical role
- Night-shift hospital environment
- Collaborative interdisciplinary healthcare team
Why This Role Stands Out
Specialized Women's Emergency Care
This role offers exposure to emergency nursing within a specialized women's health and obstetric-focused environment.
High-Acuity Clinical Experience
You'll work directly with complex emergency and obstetric patient populations in a fast-paced hospital setting.
Strong Compensation
Competitive hourly rate for a short-term specialized contract assignment.
Consistent Night Schedule
Predictable 12-hour night shift schedule supporting work consistency throughout the contract period.
Ideal for Experienced Traveler Nurses
Excellent opportunity for experienced ER and LDR nurses seeking flexible contract assignments in a specialized clinical setting.