Job Title
Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)
Job Summary
Join a dedicated team as an Emergency Room Registered Nurse at a Level 4 Trauma Center located in rural West Texas. This facility serves the community of Sweetwater, Texas, providing critical care in an 8-bed Emergency Department.
The ER manages an average daily volume of 30 patients, supported by EM Board-Certified Physicians on-site 24/7. This role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive emergency care to a diverse patient population in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in the emergency setting.
- Manage a diverse patient population presenting with various acute illnesses and injuries, including trauma.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including physicians, to develop and execute patient care plans.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, monitoring for efficacy and adverse reactions.
- Document all aspects of patient care accurately and thoroughly in the electronic health record.
- Provide patient and family education regarding conditions, treatments, and discharge instructions.
- Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff, adhering to all hospital policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Minimum of 1-2 years of recent experience as a Registered Nurse in an Emergency Room setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified.
Skills & Competencies
- Clinical Skills: Trauma care, cardiac monitoring, IV insertion, medication administration, wound care, basic life support, advanced cardiac life support, pediatric advanced life support, emergency nursing protocols, rapid assessment.
- Equipment: EKG machines, defibrillators, IV pumps, patient monitoring systems.
- Soft Skills: Critical thinking, rapid assessment, strong communication, teamwork, adaptability, stress management, empathy, time management, ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Night (NOC)
- Shift Duration: 12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
- Days per Week: 3
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: August 13, 2026
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotation: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification.