The Emergency Room Registered Nurse provides high acuity, fast paced patient care in the Emergency Department at Desert Regional Medical Center. This role requires strong clinical assessment skills, rapid response capabilities, and the ability to manage diverse emergency conditions. The ideal candidate must have 2+ years of recent ER experience and be able to start immediately.
Key Responsibilities
Emergency Patient Care
- Perform immediate assessments and prioritize patient needs using emergency triage protocols.
- Deliver high quality nursing care for patients experiencing trauma, cardiac events, respiratory issues, strokes, and other emergent conditions.
- Administer medications, IVs, blood products, and lifesaving interventions per physician orders.
- Manage airway equipment, cardiac monitors, wound care, and emergency medications.
Rapid Response & Critical Situations
- Respond quickly to patient deterioration, codes, and rapid response calls.
- Assist with resuscitation efforts and emergency procedures.
- Utilize strong clinical judgment in rapidly changing situations.
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, paramedics, and other emergency staff.
- Communicate effectively with patients and families during high stress situations.
- Participate in shift hand offs, team huddles, and interdisciplinary coordination.
Documentation & Safety
- Complete accurate and timely documentation in the EMR for all assessments, interventions, and treatments.
- Follow ED and hospital protocols, including infection control and patient safety standards.
- Maintain compliance with EMTALA guidelines, HIPAA, and regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state-specific).
- Minimum 2+ years of recent ER experience, preferably in a high acuity or trauma center.
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (TNCC preferred or required depending on unit policy).
- Strong emergency assessment, triage, and critical thinking skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Level I or Level II trauma centers.
- TNCC, ENPC, or CEN certification.
- Proficiency with emergency equipment (e.g., vents, infusion pumps, cardiac monitors).
- Excellent communication and deescalation skills.
Work Environment
- Fast paced Emergency Department at Desert Regional Medical Center.
- High acuity patient population including trauma, medical, and psychiatric emergencies.
- Night shift – three 12 hour shifts per week.
- Requires frequent lifting, standing, and quick movement during emergency situations.
Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE