ER RN: Rapid Triage & Critical Care (Per Diem)

Providence Medical Center; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, KS seeks an ER Registered Nurse for a per diem, temp/seasonal role through March 31, 2026. Shifts are 12 hours, variable, at the Providence Medical Center-Kansas City, KS campus.

Responsibilities include rapid patient assessment, delivering high-quality emergency care, triage, CPR/defibrillation, and collaboration with physicians and the care team to stabilize patients across trauma, cardiac, and acute events.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in home state
• BLS (AHA) required on hire and maintained
• ACLS (AHA) required within 30 days of hire and maintained
• PALS (AHA) certificate and/or ENPC within 30 days of hire and maintained
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 6 months of hire
• Minimum 1 year ER staff nurse experience; ED setting preferred
• CEN certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care to patients with varying levels of illness and injury.
• Triage and quickly assess situations, make decisions, and solve problems in high-pressure environments.
• Cooperate with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive patient care.
• Aid in resuscitative efforts, including CPR and use of defibrillators.
• Prepare and maintain equipment for emergency interventions (e.g., intubation, central line placement).
• Assist in patient stabilization for trauma, cardiac arrest, and acute illnesses.
• Prioritize patient care based on acuity level using triage protocols

Skills

Emergency nursing

RN License

CPR (BLS)

ACLS

PALS/ENPC

BSN preferred

Critical care

Education

Current RN license in state

BSN preferred

TNNC/EMT-P certifications within 6 months

Job description

Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, KS seeks an ER Registered Nurse for a per diem, temp/seasonal role through March 31, 2026. Shifts are 12 hours, variable, at the Providence Medical Center-Kansas City, KS campus.

Responsibilities include rapid patient assessment, delivering high-quality emergency care, triage, CPR/defibrillation, and collaboration with physicians and the care team to stabilize patients across trauma, cardiac, and acute events.