ER Night Shift Registered Nurse – Fast-Paced Critical Care

Northwest Florida Community Hospital; Chipley (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Free NFCH provider services

Job summary

Northwest Florida Community Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department in Chipley, Florida. The RN will provide direct and indirect patient care in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for urgent conditions.

The role requires critical thinking, rapid decision-making, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active Florida RN license
• Minimum 1 year emergency or acute care experience preferred
• Experience in fast-paced emergency department settings is desirable

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and triage using established protocols (e.g., ESI)
• Initiate and manage emergency nursing interventions based on patient condition and physician orders
• Administer medications, treatments, and procedures per hospital policies
• Monitor and evaluate patient responses, updating care plans as needed
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care
• Provide rapid response and stabilization for critically ill or injured patients
• Document care in the EMR accurately and timely
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and discharge instructions
• Ensure infection control and safety standards are met
• Maintain readiness of emergency equipment and supplies
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental meetings
• Advocate for patients while delivering compassionate care

Skills

Clinical judgment

Calm under pressure

Communication

Time management

Emergency standards

EMR proficiency

Patient safety

Education

Florida RN license

ER/acute care experience preferred

Job description

Northwest Florida Community Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department in Chipley, Florida. The RN will provide direct and indirect patient care in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for urgent conditions.

The role requires critical thinking, rapid decision-making, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and quality outcomes.