Emergency Room Nurse

Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as an Emergency Room Nurse and become a vital part of delivering rapid, high-quality care in a fast-paced, life-saving environment. As an ER Nurse, you will be at the forefront of patient assessment, stabilization, and treatment, ensuring every individual receives compassionate and expert care during their most critical moments. This role offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your diverse nursing skills across a broad spectrum of medical situations, from trauma to acute illness management, all while working within a collaborative and supportive team dedicated to excellence. Your energy, expertise, and dedication will make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives every day.

Duties

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments including vital signs, physical examinations, and detailed medical histories to determine urgency and prioritize care.
• Administer medications and injections with precision, including IV infusions and injections for pain management or other treatments.
• Manage airway patency and ventilator support for critically ill patients, utilizing aseptic techniques to prevent infection.
• Conduct diagnostic evaluations such as laboratory specimen collection, processing, and interpretation of results using EMR (Electronic Medical Record) systems like Epic or Cerner.
• Provide advanced trauma care including suturing wounds, managing acute pain, performing tube feeding, and assisting with procedures such as catheterization or spinal taps.
• Triage incoming patients efficiently to determine severity levels using established protocols; coordinate urgent care interventions accordingly.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in various settings including hospital medicine units, ICU (Intensive Care Unit), PICU (Pediatric ICU), or emergency departments within Level I or Level II trauma centers.
• Document all patient interactions accurately in medical records while adhering to HIPAA regulations; ensure compliance with NCQA standards and ICD coding practices (ICD-10/ICD-9).
• Support patients with complex needs such as those requiring dialysis, hospice & palliative care, behavioral health support, or working with individuals with developmental disabilities or dementia care needs.
• Participate in discharge planning, case management, and patient education to promote recovery and health coaching post-treatment.
• Maintain sterile processing standards during procedures involving sterile fields; ensure infection control protocols are strictly followed.
• Assist in special procedures like sonography or mammography when applicable; support laboratory testing and specimen collection for diagnostic purposes.

Requirements

• Valid RN (Registered Nurse) license with current state licensure.
• Proven emergency room experience demonstrating proficiency in acute care scenarios across diverse patient populations including pediatrics, geriatrics, and adults.
• Critical care experience preferred—especially within ICU or trauma center environments—along with familiarity working in high-pressure situations requiring rapid decision-making.
• Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, medical terminology, and emergency protocols such as basic life support (BLS) certification; ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification is highly desirable.
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner for accurate documentation and patient tracking.
• Skilled in IV insertion, venipuncture, suturing techniques, airway management including ventilator support, and infection control practices.
• Ability to perform diagnostic evaluations including laboratory specimen collection/processing and imaging support like sonography or radiology when needed.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams; compassionate approach toward patients facing traumatic or critical health issues.
• Knowledge of occupational health standards including Workers’ Compensation law is advantageous; familiarity with ICD coding (ICD-10/ICD-9) for accurate documentation is essential.
• Experience working with diverse populations such as children (including neonatal ventilator support), seniors requiring geriatrics or memory care services, or individuals with disabilities enhances your candidacy. Join us if you’re passionate about making an immediate impact through energetic patient advocacy and expert clinical skills! We are committed to supporting your professional growth while providing a rewarding environment where your dedication truly saves lives every shift.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $101,000.00 - $134,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person