Emergency Department RN

MedCadre; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MedCadre seeks a skilled Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced emergency setting. The ED RN will rapidly assess, stabilize, and treat patients with acute illnesses, injuries, and life-threatening conditions while collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure timely and effective care.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license, ADN or BSN, BLS/ACLS (PALS/TNCC preferred), and has ED or critical care experience.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
• Graduate of an ADN or BSN program.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications; PALS/TNCC as required.
• Minimum 1 year ED or Critical Care nursing experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of emergency care, monitoring, and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Perform rapid patient assessments, triage, and prioritize care by acuity.
• Provide emergency nursing care for medical, surgical, traumatic, and critical conditions.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and emergent treatments as prescribed.
• Monitor patient condition and respond promptly to changes in status.
• Assist with emergency procedures, trauma resuscitations, and life-saving interventions.
• Operate cardiac monitors, ventilators, infusion pumps, and other emergency equipment.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Document accurately in the EMR and maintain patient safety standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ensure compliance with infection control, HIPAA, and facility policies.

Skills

RN license

ADN

BSN

BLS

ACLS

PALS

TNCC

ED/CC experience

Emergency nursing

Cardiac monitoring

EMR experience

Communication skills

Trauma care

Education

ADN

BSN

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced emergency setting. The ED RN will rapidly assess, stabilize, and treat patients with acute illnesses, injuries, and life-threatening conditions while collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure timely and effective care.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform rapid patient assessments, triage, and prioritize care based on patient acuity.
• Provide emergency nursing care for patients with medical, surgical, traumatic, and critical conditions.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and emergency treatments as prescribed.
• Monitor patient condition and respond promptly to changes in clinical status.
• Assist with emergency procedures, trauma resuscitations, and life-saving interventions.
• Operate and monitor cardiac monitors, ventilators, infusion pumps, and other emergency equipment.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, laboratory personnel, radiology staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention protocols, HIPAA regulations, patient safety standards, and facility policies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education activities.

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Graduate of an accredited Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Current ACLS certification required.
• PALS certification required or preferred based on facility requirements.
• TNCC certification preferred or required based on facility requirements.
• Minimum 1 year of recent Emergency Department or Critical Care nursing experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of emergency nursing, trauma care, cardiac monitoring, and critical care interventions.
• Excellent communication, critical-thinking, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification preferred.
• Experience in Level I or Level II Trauma Centers preferred.
• Previous travel or contract nursing experience preferred.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced emergency environment.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered emergency care.