ER Nurse — Night Shift, High-Acuity ED

WellSpan Health; Gettysburg (Adams County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WellSpan Health in Gettysburg, PA is seeking a beginner-practitioner level RN to join the ED team in a busy Level IV Trauma Center. The role handles direct patient care, rapid diagnostics, and multidisciplinary collaboration during high-acuity emergencies.

The position is full-time with a night shift schedule (3p-3a, 72 hours biweekly) andRequires active RN licensure and BLS, ACLS/PALS as applicable. Opportunities for professional growth and unit leadership are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Associate degree in nursing required or preferred
• Registered Nurse license required at hire (or multi-state)
• BLS certification required at hire; ACLS/PALS as indicated for ED units

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care as primary nurse for patients on the unit.
• Administer prescribed treatments, medications, and interventions safely.
• Coordinate care planning with multidisciplinary team and ensure accurate documentation.
• Perform patient assessments and communicate needs for safe handoffs during transitions of care.
• Support quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives through evidence-based practice.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing assessment

IV therapy

Documentation

Education

Diploma program

Associate degree

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

WellSpan Health in Gettysburg, PA is seeking a beginner-practitioner level RN to join the ED team in a busy Level IV Trauma Center. The role handles direct patient care, rapid diagnostics, and multidisciplinary collaboration during high-acuity emergencies.

The position is full-time with a night shift schedule (3p-3a, 72 hours biweekly) andRequires active RN licensure and BLS, ACLS/PALS as applicable. Opportunities for professional growth and unit leadership are encouraged.