We are seeking an Emergency Department RN, also referred to as an Emergency Room RN (ER RN) or Emergency Services RN (ES-RN). The Emergency Department 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. 

Bonus Options:  up to $15,000 

Shift’s Available:  Days ($2.00 - $6.00 differential in pay) 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Hours: 12-hour shift – 7:00am to 7:00pm 

Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center - Gadsden, AL 

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options 

• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays 

• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options 

• Employer 401K options 

• Tuition reimbursement options  

• Life, disability, and other insurance options 

• Many other amazing benefits 

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 

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:  

• 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.

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus: 

• 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.

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/  

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

1. 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.