ER Registered Nurse — Fast-Paced Emergency Care

East Valley Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutex Health is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department to deliver high-quality, rapid care to patients presenting with acute conditions. You will assess, triage, and treat patients across ages, following established protocols and safety standards.

The role requires ER experience, current state licensure, CPR/ACLS/PALS or ENPC/TNCC preferred, and strong communication skills to educate patients and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Two years of emergency room experience.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Licensure with the State Board of Nurse Examiners for their state.
• Current BCLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS or ENPC, and TNCC preferred.
• Educational requirements appropriate for meeting the age-specific needs of patients presenting to the emergency center, including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients, including emergency procedures required for stabilizing patients of all ages.
• Validate clinical skills outlined in the orientation checklist and maintain annual clinical competency.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment: Conduct thorough head-to-toe assessments and psychosocial evaluations of patients when they arrive, determining the severity of their condition.
• Triage: Assign triage categories to ensure timely care based on the urgency of each patient's condition.
• Emergency Care: Provide care to patients of all ages, including neonates, children, adults, and geriatrics, following established protocols and guidelines.
• Medication Administration: Administer medications accurately while adhering to the five rights of medication administration (right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right time).
• Supervision: Oversee the work of support staff such as Emergency Room Technicians (ERTs) and other healthcare personnel, ensuring a collaborative and efficient workflow.
• Patient Advocacy: Communicate effectively with patients and their families, explaining procedures and treatment plans to provide emotional support and education.
• Collaboration: Work closely with physicians and other healthcare staff to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Infection Control: Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment to prevent infection and promote patient safety.
• Continuous Education: Participate in ongoing training and professional development activities, attending staff meetings, and engaging in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Triage

Emergency Care

Medication Administration

Supervision

Patient Advocacy

Collaboration

Infection Control

Continuous Education

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Nutex Health is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department to deliver high-quality, rapid care to patients presenting with acute conditions. You will assess, triage, and treat patients across ages, following established protocols and safety standards.

The role requires ER experience, current state licensure, CPR/ACLS/PALS or ENPC/TNCC preferred, and strong communication skills to educate patients and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. Equal opportunity employer.