Job Title
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (ER RN)
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ER RN) for a critical access facility located in Townshend, Vermont. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide comprehensive emergency care within a small, rural community setting, serving a diverse patient population.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for patients presenting with a wide range of medical and trauma emergencies. This position requires an experienced ER RN capable of independent practice and critical decision-making in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation, for patients across all age groups in the Emergency Department.
- Stabilize and manage critically ill or injured patients, utilizing advanced nursing skills and emergency protocols.
- Administer medications, perform treatments, and operate medical equipment in accordance with physician orders and established standards of care.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation of all patient care activities.
- Educate patients and their families regarding medical conditions, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
- Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
Required Qualifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Prior experience in an Emergency Department setting, preferably within a critical access or rural hospital environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse patient population and varying acuity levels.
Preferred Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in emergency nursing procedures, including triage, wound care, splinting, and medication administration.
- Competence in operating emergency medical equipment such as cardiac monitors, defibrillators, ventilators, and IV pumps.
- Exceptional critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities for effective patient and team interaction.
- Ability to work autonomously and adapt quickly to changing patient conditions and departmental needs.
- Commitment to patient safety and continuous quality improvement.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Nights (NOC)
- Hours: 12-hour shifts, typically 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM.
- Days per week: 3 shifts per week.
- Weekend Rotation: Expected to work some weekends as part of the regular rotation.
- Flexibility: Required to be flexible and available to work occasional day or mid-shifts as needed to meet departmental demands.
- Block Scheduling: Efforts will be made to accommodate block scheduling requests, but cannot be guaranteed.
- Assignment Length: 12 weeks.
- Start Date: August 25, 2026.
Licensing Requirements
- Current unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Vermont.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification (highly preferred).