ER RN

HiredFirst; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

HiredFirst is seeking an Emergency Department RN in Palatka, FL to join a 99-bed acute care hospital with a 24-hour ED, 10-bed ICU and cath lab. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, document findings, and collaborate with the care team to coordinate admissions and discharges.

You will educate patients and families, prepare for exams and treatments, supervise support staff, and ensure proper operation of clinical equipment while upholding quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing is required.
• Minimum 1 year of acute care emergency department experience.
• Florida RN license or approved multistate license; compact license holders must obtain Florida licensure within 60 days of relocation.
• ACLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• PALS certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care.
• Coordinate admissions and discharge planning with an interdisciplinary team.
• Provide patient and family education and guidance on condition management and self-care.
• Prepare patients for examinations and treatments; delegate and supervise support staff.
• Maintain proper operation of clinical equipment and ensure clear communication across nursing teams.

Skills

Acute care experience

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

This Emergency Department RN role is based in Palatka, FL at a 99-bed acute care hospital serving North Central Florida, featuring a 24-hour emergency department, 10-bed ICU, and cardiac catheterization laboratory.

The role. The ER RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individualized patient care by recording symptoms, monitoring changes in condition, interpreting diagnostic test results, and modifying treatment plans in response to patient status and physician orders. The nurse collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate admissions and discharge planning, ensuring continuity of care through thorough documentation and clear communication across nursing teams. Patient and family education is a meaningful part of this position, with the nurse guiding patients and their support systems through condition management, medications, and self-care skills. The role also involves preparing patients for examinations and treatments, delegating and supervising support personnel, and maintaining proper operation of clinical equipment.

What we're looking for.

• Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of acute care emergency department experience required
• Active Florida RN license and/or approved multistate RN license required; compact license holders must obtain Florida licensure within 60 days of relocation
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date