Job Title
Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)
Job Summary
Join our dynamic and fast-paced Emergency Department in Hilo, Hawaii, as an Emergency Room Registered Nurse. This 28-bed unit is equipped to handle a wide range of critical and urgent cases, featuring 4 dedicated trauma bays, 2 specialized behavioral health rooms, and 22 cardiac monitor rooms.
We are seeking a highly skilled and adaptable RN to thrive in a high-volume environment characterized by rapid patient turnover and a strong team-oriented culture. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive, compassionate, and efficient care to diverse patient populations presenting with various emergency conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct rapid and comprehensive patient assessments, prioritize care, and implement appropriate interventions for emergency conditions.
- Manage and stabilize critically ill and injured patients, including those requiring trauma care and advanced cardiac life support.
- Provide specialized care for patients experiencing behavioral health crises.
- Operate and monitor emergency medical equipment, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and execute individualized patient care plans.
- Educate patients and their families on diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all patient care activities.
Required Qualifications
- Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Active Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Active Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification in Procedural Sedation.
- Certification in Trauma Management Core Course (TMCC).
- Certification in Emergency Medical Pediatric Course (EMPC).
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in emergency assessment, intervention, and stabilization techniques for diverse patient populations.
- Expertise in cardiac monitoring, rhythm interpretation, and management of cardiac emergencies.
- Ability to manage trauma patients, including initial assessment, stabilization, and preparation for further treatment.
- Competence in managing behavioral health emergencies and de-escalation techniques.
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills under pressure.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration and patient interaction.
- Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced, high-stress environment with rapid patient turnover.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: AM
- Shift Duration: 12 hours
- Days per Week: 3 shifts per week (36 hours weekly)
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 2026-11-16
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
- Note: Hours are not guaranteed.
Licensing Requirements
- Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Hawaii.
- Candidates must possess a Hawaii RN license by the start of the assignment.