ER Nurse - Midshift, Fast-Paced Patient Care

Mercyhealth; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Tuition & certification reimbursement

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking an Emergency Department Registered Nurse for the Freeport Hospital in Freeport, IL. The role involves rapid assessment, treatment, and compassionate care in a fast-paced ED.

Responsibilities include medication administration, nursing process documentation, and care planning with physicians. Requires ADN; BSN preferred, and RN licensure in state of practice, plus CPR/BLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• ADN required at hire; BSN preferred.
• RN licensure in state of practice.
• CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Additional unit certifications (ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP) may be required.
• May include color vision testing per department guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments.
• Documents care per standards of practice.
• Performs assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Develops patient care plans with physician input.
• Participates in department performance improvement activities.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to support longitudinal care.

Skills

Nursing skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Job description

Mercyhealth is seeking an Emergency Department Registered Nurse for the Freeport Hospital in Freeport, IL. The role involves rapid assessment, treatment, and compassionate care in a fast-paced ED.

Responsibilities include medication administration, nursing process documentation, and care planning with physicians. Requires ADN; BSN preferred, and RN licensure in state of practice, plus CPR/BLS within 90 days.