ER Registered Nurse

Tahir Medix Staffing; Liverpool; On-site; CAD 131,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Career growth in travel nursing

Job summary

Tahir Medix Staffing seeks an experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient care at Queens General Hospital in Liverpool, Nova Scotia. This travel assignment features 12-hour shifts over an 8-week contract, with potential for extension.

Ideal candidates hold an active Nova Scotia RN license, at least one year in the ED, and required certifications (BLS, ACLS, CTAS). Opportunities exist in a rural hospital setting with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Nova Scotia.
• Minimum one year of recent ED experience.
• Mandatory certifications: BLS, ACLS, CTAS.
• Preferred: TNCC, ENPC, PALS, NRP.
• Point-of-care lab testing experience is an asset.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to lead and collaborate within a multidisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care including assessment, triage, and stabilization of varied medical conditions.
• Coordinate and direct overall nursing care in complex or unpredictable patient situations.
• Perform point-of-care lab testing as required.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Administer medications and interventions per unit and NSHA guidelines.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and promptly.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Triage & stabilization

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Point-of-care testing

Clinical leadership

Education

BLS

ACLS

CTAS

TNCC

ENPC

PALS

NRP

Job description

Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) – Queens General Hospital

Location: Queens General Hospital, Liverpool, Nova Scotia
Shifts: 12-hour shifts
Contract Duration: 8 weeks (with potential for extension)
Pay Rate: $95–$100 per hour

Position Overview

Tahir Medix Staffing is seeking an experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality patient care at Queens General Hospital’s Emergency Department. This is an excellent opportunity for RNs with emergency experience looking for a rewarding travel assignment in a rural healthcare setting.

Hospital Overview

• Queens General Hospital is a rural hospital with a 12-care space emergency department.
  
• Provides care to patients of all ages, ranging from minor injuries to critical medical emergencies.
  
• Core staffing per shift: Three RNs and one LPN.
  
• Day shifts include a CCA to assist with the care of admitted patients awaiting transfer to the medical unit.
  

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care, including assessment, triage, and stabilization of patients with a variety of medical conditions.
  
• Coordinate and direct overall nursing care in complex or unpredictable patient situations.
  
• Perform point-of-care lab testing as required.
  
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
  
• Administer medications and interventions as per unit and NSHA guidelines.
  
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and in a timely manner.
  

Specialty RN Overview

• May be assigned to care for patients requiring more complex and specialized care.
  
• Responsible for the overall coordination and direction of nursing care within the emergency unit.
  
• Provides clinical leadership, particularly in high-acuity or unpredictable care settings.
  
• Utilizes knowledge, skill, and judgment to deliver evidence-based nursing practice.
  

Qualifications

• Active RN License in Nova Scotia
  
• Minimum one year of recent experience in an emergency department
  
• Mandatory certifications: BLS, ACLS, CTAS
  
• Preferred certifications: TNCC, ENPC, PALS, NRP
  
• Point-of-care lab testing experience is an asset
  
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
  
• Ability to lead and collaborate within a multidisciplinary care team
  

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
  
• Flexible scheduling and a supportive work environment
  
• Opportunities for career growth in travel nursing