Emergency Room Nurse

Pride Health; Village of Johnson City (NY); On-site; USD 89,544 - 103,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k)-retirement savings

Employee discounts

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Johnson City is seeking an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. Responsibilities include assessing and coordinating care, administering medications, and educating patients. Candidates must have at least 3 years of Emergency Department experience and an active New York State RN License. The role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including healthcare coverage, retirement savings, and more.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of current Emergency Department experience.
• Experience with Trauma, STEMI, Stroke, Sepsis, and Pediatric care.
• Active New York State RN License.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate nursing care for emergency department patients.
• Educate patients and families on health promotion and disease management.
• Safely administer medications using established pharmacological knowledge.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Shift Options

• Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | 36 hrs/week | Every other weekend
• Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 36 hrs/week | Every other weekend

Compensation

• Travel Pay: $2,561/week (Blended rate: $71.14/hr)
• Local Pay: $65/hr

Role Summary

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for protecting, promoting, and optimizing patient health through the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered emergency care. The RN practices in accordance with the New York State Nurse Practice Act, ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, Emergency Nursing Association standards, and organizational policies. This role supports a caring and healing environment for patients and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate nursing care for emergency department patients
• Serve as primary or accountable nurse based on unit assignment and patient safety considerations
• Educate patients and families on health promotion and disease management
• Safely administer medications using established pharmacological knowledge and hospital policies
• Utilize resources effectively, including staffing, time management, and supplies
• Ensure compliance with all nursing standards, regulatory requirements, and hospital policies
• Actively participate in Nursing Shared Governance, unit councils, and quality improvement initiatives
• Engage in ongoing professional development and required continuing education
• Integrate evidence-based practice and nursing research into patient care
• Support onboarding and education of new staff and nursing students
• Perform Charge Nurse or Shift Coordinator duties when assigned
• Assume additional responsibilities as needed
• Strong collaboration and communication (verbal & written)
• Clinical judgment and critical thinking
• Organization, planning, and time management
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Commitment to quality, safety, and risk management
• Reliability and accountability

Experience Requirements

• Required: Minimum 3 years of current Emergency Department experience
• Experience with Trauma, STEMI, Stroke, Sepsis, and Pediatric care
• Preferred: Prior acute care or ambulatory clinical nursing experience

Education

• Required: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Certifications & Licensure

• Active New York State RN License
• BLS (AHA, HSI, or American Red Cross)
• ACLS

Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.