Emergency Room RN, Night-Shift

• Location:
  
  504 North Cleveland Street, Mount Ayr, IA, 50854, United States
• Base Pay: $34.00 - $44.00 / Hour
• Average Bonus: $25,000.00
• Job Category: ACUTE CARE, Emergency Room, Med/ Surg
• Employee Type: FT Non-Exempt

• Name:
  Human Resources
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Ringgold County Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our acute care team for night shifts. The Emergency Room RN will provide high‑quality nursing care to patients with diverse medical conditions in a rural hospital setting. This role requires strong clinical skills, adaptability, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Scheduling flexibility options include Full‑time, Part‑time or PRN.

• Night
  
  Shifts:
  
  Typical hours 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, rotating weekends and holidays.

• Sign‑On Bonus: $25,000 with 2‑year payout schedule (available to FT hires only).

• Competitive Pay with night‑shift premium and shift differential.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a community‑oriented, patient‑focused environment.
• Supportive team culture with ongoing training and professional development.

• Current RN license in the state of employment (or eligibility for reciprocity).
• BLS/ACLS certification (required); additional certifications (e.g., PALS, TNCC) preferred.
• Previous experience in acute care or critical access hospital settings highly desirable.
• Strong critical thinking, decision‑making, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently during night shifts while maintaining high standards of care.
• Successful completion of a drug and alcohol screen is a mandatory condition of employment.

• Administers nursing care to patients, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care plans in coordination with physicians.
• Provides total patient care.
• Provides patient/family or caregiver education and counseling regarding physical, emotional, and environmental health problems.
• Supervises health care members (e.g., licensed practical nurses, nurse aides, EMTs) with patients.
• Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements for patient records.
• Utilizes the nursing process to plan and direct care of emergency patients.
• Works independently with limited direct supervision using the Nurse Practice Act, Ringgold County Hospital Policies, Nursing Standards, and professional judgment.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (IV pumps, monitoring equipment, drainage/suction devices, etc.).
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all patient/personnel information.
• Initiates emergency support measures, ACLS, to protect patients from injury.
• Works assigned shifts, weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Assists with patient care duties/tasks (e.g., hygiene, ambulation, elimination, etc.).
• Assists with clerical/ward clerk duties (e.g., answering phones and call lights, maintaining patient records).
• Maintains patient care supplies, equipment, and environment.
• Provides orientation/education for staff, students, and other hospital and community organizations as requested.
• Assumes job responsibilities of ancillary support during absences.

• Health Insurance: medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) / Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• IPERS: a pension plan for public employees in Iowa.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs): confidential counseling and referral services.
• Tuition Reimbursement: assistance with education costs or professional certification.
• Professional Development: access to training, conferences, or mentorship programs.
• Life Insurance: provides a death benefit to beneficiaries.
• Disability Insurance: short‑term and long‑term coverage for illness or injury.
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance: pays benefits in case of accidents resulting in death or disability.

Ringgold County Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.