ER Trauma Nurse: Fast-Paced Acute Care

Beacon Health System; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Health System in Michigan seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. The role requires ED experience, current RN licensure, and BLS certification; ACLS/PALS preferred.

The nurse will collaborate with patients, families, and the care team to provide high-quality care and patient education. The position emphasizes safe, evidence-based practice, continuous learning, and adherence to professional standards.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience.
• BLS Provider certification required; ACLS/PALS as applicable.
• BSN preferred; diploma or ADN acceptable with experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate with patient/family and health-care team to identify mutual goals based on assessment and diagnosis.
• Diagnose, treat and evaluate the human response to health problems and care plans.
• Evaluate outcomes of the nursing plan of care and revise as needed.
• Assess, detect, monitor and prevent complications related to health situations or treatment plans.
• Notify physician of patient condition and response to care, and document appropriately.
• Ensure pain assessment, treatment, reassessment, documentation and evaluation.
• Maintain knowledge, skills, and competencies and pursue re-licensure.
• Delegate tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff based on clinical judgment.

Skills

Emergency Department experience

BLS Provider

PALS

RN license

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AAS)

RN Diploma

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Beacon Health System in Michigan seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. The role requires ED experience, current RN licensure, and BLS certification; ACLS/PALS preferred.

The nurse will collaborate with patients, families, and the care team to provide high-quality care and patient education. The position emphasizes safe, evidence-based practice, continuous learning, and adherence to professional standards.