Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Job Description

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) applies comprehensive nursing knowledge and exceptional communication skills to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients and their families. The ED RN is responsible for assessing patient needs, prioritizing urgent or emergent care, collaboratively providing direct care, implementing appropriate interventions, and evaluating patient progress.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments and triage patients, establishing rapport and addressing comfort needs.
• Perform primary and secondary assessments to identify critical health needs and document findings.
• Utilize various procedures and interventions to manage life-threatening and routine emergency situations.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families about care plans and post-emergency instructions, ensuring understanding.
• Monitor patient conditions and respond to changes appropriately throughout their ED visit.
• Maintain compliance with infection prevention strategies to safeguard public safety.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (AHA or RQI).
• Two years of acute hospital experience as a Registered Nurse.
• One year of experience in an Emergency Department setting as a Registered Nurse.
• Current New York State RN Licensure.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a variable schedule of 3x12 hour shifts, including day, night, weekends, and holidays, with an expectation for 2 on-call shifts per 4-week period.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!