Emergency RN

Dignity Health; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) in Emergency Services at Mercy Hospital of Folsom, CA. You will assess patients, plan and deliver holistic care, and document accurately in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of ER experience, an active CA RN license, and BLS/ACLS/PALS certification. You will mentor staff and uphold safety and confidentiality throughout patient care.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of emergency nursing or equivalent in an acute care setting.
• Active Registered Nurse license in the State of California.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certified by the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients each shift and provide care planning, implementation, evaluation, and education.
• Utilize technology and unit protocols to deliver care and document thoroughly.
• Mentor new staff and serve as a resource to the nursing team.
• Maintain a safe, confidential environment and follow policies and procedures.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Nursing assessment

Patient care planning

Documentation

Education

Active RN license – California

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Registered Nurse (RN) in Emergency Services, you will help individuals and families receive holistic, effective, and appropriate care in a safe and confidential environment so they can achieve optimal health outcomes from admission to discharge.

Every day you will assess patients, plan, implement, and evaluate their care, utilizing your clinical skills and technology. You will be expected to document thoroughly, accept leadership direction, mentor new staff, engage in continuous self-development, and maintain a safe patient environment while adhering to policies and procedures.

To be successful in this role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.

• Assessment: Performs total body and system assessment each shift/visit according to unit standards.
• Care of Patient: Including planning, implementing, evaluating and educating.
• Clinical/Technical Skills: Utilizes technology, procedures, protocols, standards and interventions specific to assigned unit.
• Documentation: Performs legible, timely, concise and accurate documentation according to policies and procedures. Proficient and competent with the computerized documentation system.
• Leadership: Accepts responsibility and accountability for own decisions and behaviors. Recognizes, accepts and cooperates with direction from facility leadership.
• Precepting/Mentoring: Participates in orientation of new staff, ancillary personnel and mentors students in a constructive and positive manner. Serves as resource to staff from other nursing departments.

Job Requirements

Required

• 1-3 years of emergency nursing or equivalent in an acute care setting as an RN
• Active Registered Nurse license in the State of California
• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS) through the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support PALS) through the American Heart Association

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1989, Dignity Health at Mercy Hospital of Folsom is a 106-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Folsom, California. Serving over 60,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women's health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy Hospital of Folsom has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has been awarded the AMA/ASA's Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital's commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was recently named a Leapfrog 2025 Top General Hospital.

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Pay Range

$72.64 - $88.21 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.