Emergency Room Registered Nurse Internal Contract

Southern Regional Medical Center; Riverdale (GA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, GA is seeking an Emergency Room RN to deliver rapid, high-quality care in a fast-paced ED. The role includes triage, direct patient care, and potential ACLS/PALS involvement, with certifications required within specified timelines. Positions are full-time internal contracts with 12-hour shifts, days or evenings, at $65 per hour.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS certificate within 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• PALS certificate and/or ENPC within 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; ER setting preferred.
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients on arrival to determine severity and prioritize care using triage protocols.
• Provide direct care including administering medications, wound care, splinting, monitoring vital signs, and pain management.
• Assist with life-saving interventions in severe cases (ACLS, PALS, trauma care).
• Manage high-stress, fast-changing environments; remain calm and decisive during busy shifts or mass casualty events.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, options, and discharge instructions.

Skills

Triage assessment

Direct patient care

Vital signs monitoring

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Pain management

Patient education

Education

BSN

RN License

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS/ENPC

Job description

Overview

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

Shifts Available

Days or Evening Shifts ($65.00hr) 12 week Contract

Employment Type

Full Time Internal Contract

Hours

12hr shifts

Location

Southern Regional Medical Center – Riverdale, GA

Responsibilities

• A ssess 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
• P rovide 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
• I n 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
• M anage 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
• E ducate patients and their families about their medical conditions, treatment options, and discharge instructions

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Facility Specific Requirements (facility May Require Items Listed Below)

• In Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current.
• EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf