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Emergency Room Registered Nurse - Internal Contract

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Riverdale, Georgia

You'll give fast, skilled care to patients who arrive at the hospital needing emergency treatment.

Eligibility
ER

Posted Oct 9 · Applications close Oct 9, 2027

Shift and hours
Days or evenings Days or Evening Shifts
Unit and setting
Emergency Room · Hospital patients who arrive at the hospital seeking emergency medical attentionpatients arriving seeking emergency care
License
RN license Current and valid state RN License.current, valid state RN license
Term
12 weeks · Local Contract Full Time Internal ContractFull time

Do you qualify?

License
current, valid state RN license Current and valid state RN License.
Certification
current BLS at hire Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Certification
MICN within 12 months of hire in paramedic base station EDAfter hire · within 12 months of hire In Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current.
Certification
emergency pediatric courses 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire at EDAP facilitiesAfter hire · within 6 months of hire EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.
Certification
Trauma Nurse Core Course within 12 months of hireAfter hire · within 12 months of hire Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required.
Experience
1 year as a staff RN in an acute care hospital Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting
Also asks
basic arrhythmia interpretation within 30 days of hireAfter hire · within 30 days of hire Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.

Preferred

Certification
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
Education
BSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Experience
ER experience E.R. setting preferred

What it pays

Against similar roles
Pays above most Georgia agency rolesGeorgia agency postings that state pay run $30/hr to $65/hr, the middle half $34/hr to $53/hr, across 49 postings.

The role and schedule

Patients
wide range of medical conditions and injuries Provide direct care to patients with a wide range of medical conditions and injuries
Day to day
triage arriving patients by severity follow standardized triage protocols to quickly identify patients who require immediate attention due to life-threatening conditions
Day to day
wound care and splinting performing procedures such as wound care or splinting
Day to day
assisting with stabilizing patients in cases of severe illness or trauma In cases of severe illness or trauma, you may assist with stabilizing patients and initiating life-saving interventions
Day to day
ACLS, PALS and trauma care this can include advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), pediatric advanced life support (PALS), and trauma care
Day to day
mass casualty response providing care to multiple patients simultaneously during busy shifts or mass casualty events
Day to day
patient and family teaching Educate patients and their families about their medical conditions, treatment options, and discharge instructions
Details
12-week contract 12 week Contract

The workplace

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Overview

  • Shifts Available: Days or Evening Shifts ($65.00hr) 12 week Contract
  • Employment Type: Full Time Internal Contract
  • Hours: 12hr shifts
  • Location: Southern Regional Medical Center – Riverdale, GA

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 emergent and urgent care to patients in the emergency department.

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!

  • 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.2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.3. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current. 4. Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current. 5. Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.6. Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E. R. setting preferred.7. Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.8. 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. 2. EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.3. Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required.

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Variable

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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