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Registered Nurse Emergency Room

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St. Joseph Medical Center

Kansas City, Missouri

RN

Sign-on bonus

Posted Aug 13 · Not open to new grads

Shift
12-hour days
Unit
ER

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Role

Schedule
12-hour days
Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
1+ years

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Pay

Sign-on bonus
$20,000

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About this role

Bonus Amount: $20,000 Bonus Information: Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

  • Shift’s Available: Days
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Hours: 12hr shifts – 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Location: St. Joseph Medical Center - Kansas City, MO

We are seeking an Emergency Room RN, also referred to as an Emergency Department RN or Emergency Services RN. The ER RN provides rapid and skilled care to patients who arrive at the hospital seeking emergency medical attention. The ER Nurses are skilled professionals who play a critical role in delivering emergency and urgent care to patients in the emergency department.

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Responsibilities

If you have experience as a Registered Nurse in Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Cardiac Care, Telemetry or Emergency Department, you are encouraged to apply!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to)

Assess patients upon arrival to determine the severity of their condition and prioritize care accordingly, follow standardized triage protocols to quickly identify patients who require immediate attention due to life-threatening conditions Provide direct care to patients with a wide range of medical conditions and injuries which may involve administering medications, performing procedures such as wound care or splinting, monitoring vital signs, and managing pain In cases of severe illness or trauma, you may assist with stabilizing patients and initiating life-saving interventions, this can include advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), pediatric advanced life support (PALS), and trauma care Manage high-stress and rapidly changing situations effectively. remain calm, focused, and decisive while providing care to multiple patients simultaneously during busy shifts or mass casualty events Educate patients and their families about their medical conditions, treatment options, and discharge instructions

Qualifications

Education, experience, training

  • Current and valid state RN License.
  • Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
  • Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
  • Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
  • Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
  • Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E. R. setting preferred.
  • Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):

  • In Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current.
  • EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.
  • Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required.

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Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Days Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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Requirements

  • EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
  • Current and valid state RN License.
  • Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
  • Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
  • Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
  • Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
  • Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E. R. setting preferred.
  • Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Place

City
Kansas City, Missouri
Median rent
$1,238/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$69,166/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
7% below the national average

Kansas City area index 92.5, where 100 is the national average.

CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
Beds
233

Straddling the Missouri–Kansas border, Kansas City serves up world-class barbecue, jazz heritage, and wide-reaching suburbs at an easygoing pace. Fountain-lined boulevards and revitalized downtown districts give nurses a midsize metro with surprising culture—minus the coastal price tag or daily gridlock. A practical, friendly relocation choice for healthcare professionals seeking Midwestern stability.

Map showing the location of Kansas City, MO
Approximate location in Kansas City, MO. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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St. Joseph Medical Center, located in Kansas City, Missouri (64114), is a faith-based, nonprofit healthcare organization operating as part of Saint Joseph Health System. The organization is committed to helping its communities thrive through a Gospel-inspired healing mission. The medical…

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