RN - ER
Listed on 2026-10-19
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse, Staff Nurse, Emergency Medicine
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Emergency Room Nurse
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 3 x 12 Night shifts per week
Hours per Shift: 5 PM - 5 AM
Experience: Minimum 1 year
License: Registered Nurse
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, TNCC
Must-Have: Required certifications must be obtained prior to start date.
Description:
The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols.
The nurse maintains the necessary knowledge and skills to care for patients of varying ages.
The role involves facilitating the coordination of patient care within an interdisciplinary team.
Patient education is provided to ensure safe discharge.
Daily rounds are performed on all patients to assure quality customer service by addressing unmet needs.
A plan of care is developed based on assessments reflecting the patient's physical, psychological, social, and educational needs.
The nurse assesses the patient's condition and nursing needs, sets goals, and prescribes appropriate nursing actions.
Interventions are taken based on the patient's self-report of symptoms, especially for pain management.
Early warning signs of changes in patient condition are identified, and appropriate actions are taken.
Emergency measures are instituted for sudden adverse developments in patient conditions.
Pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients are reported to the appropriate team members and documented accurately.
All incident reports, whether patient, visitor, or staff related, are completed prior to the end of each shift.
Effective communication is established with patients and their significant others, utilizing educational opportunities.
Discharge planning begins as early as possible, with education and counseling based on identified needs.
Evaluation and documentation are conducted according to standard operating procedures.
Responsibilities for nursing interventions may be assigned or delegated to other qualified personnel.
Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet departmental requirements.
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