Registered Nurse Emergency Room

Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Room (Night Shift)

Schedule Type: Deferred Schedule
Department: Emergency Services
Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Start Date: December 1, 2025
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week contract assignment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced emergency department, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals presenting with a wide range of acute illnesses and traumatic injuries. Strong critical-thinking skills, rapid assessment abilities, and effective teamwork are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency nursing care to patients of varying acuity levels

• Perform rapid assessments, triage, and prioritize patient care based on severity

• Initiate and manage IV therapy, medications, and emergency interventions

• Administer medications and manage drips, including heparin, magnesium, and potassium riders

• Monitor cardiac rhythms and respond to emergent changes in patient condition

• Assist with trauma resuscitations, codes, and emergency procedures

• Collaborate with physicians, paramedics, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Meditech

• Adhere to all hospital policies, emergency protocols, and patient safety standards

Patient Population

• Adult and geriatric emergency patients

• Common presentations include chest pain, respiratory distress, sepsis, stroke, trauma, abdominal pain, and behavioral health emergencies

• Patient assignments based on acuity and departmental needs

Requirements

• Active New York State RN license

• Minimum one successful travel assignment completed (first-time travelers not considered)

• BLS and ACLS certifications required

• PALS preferred (or required, if applicable)

• Meditech experience required

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

• Strong critical-thinking, communication, and multitasking skills

• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure, rapidly changing situations