ER RN: Fast-Paced Critical Care Nurse

Merit Health; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

PTO for vacation, holidays, and sick

Health insurance (medical, dental, VIs

401(k) retirement plan

Education assistance and student loan

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Merit Health in Mississippi seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care across the nursing process. You will coordinate assessments, diagnoses, planning, implementation, and evaluation with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, adherence to safety and infection control, and ongoing professional development in a supportive community hospital setting.

Qualifications

• RN license and current state licensure required.
• BCLS required; ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications preferred.
• 0-2 years of clinical nursing experience or student rotations in acute care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care.
• Assess patients, document findings, and report condition changes.
• Administer medications and monitor for side effects.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams on care plans.
• Educate patients and families about conditions and post-discharge care.
• Adhere to infection control and safety standards.
• Participate in performance improvement and audits.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Education to patients/families

Team collaboration

Infection control

Education

RN License

BCLS certification

ACLS certification preferred

Job description

Merit Health in Mississippi seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care across the nursing process. You will coordinate assessments, diagnoses, planning, implementation, and evaluation with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, adherence to safety and infection control, and ongoing professional development in a supportive community hospital setting.