Per Diem ER Nurse: Fast-Paced 12-Hour Shifts

Saint John Hospital, Inc.; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint John Hospital in Leavenworth, KS is seeking an experienced Emergency Room RN to provide rapid and skilled care to patients arriving for emergency medical attention. The ER RN will perform triage, direct patient care, and participate in life-saving interventions in a fast-paced ED.

Requirements include a valid RN license, BLS, ACLS, and TNNC within designated timeframes; 1 year ER experience preferred, with BSN/CEN considered a plus. Per Diem/PRN with 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 6 months of hire required.
• Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; ER setting preferred.
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients upon arrival to determine severity and prioritize care; follow triage protocols.
• Provide direct care including medications, wound care, monitoring vital signs, and pain management.
• Assist with stabilizing patients and initiating life-saving interventions (ACLS, PALS, trauma care).
• Manage high-stress situations and care for multiple patients during busy shifts or mass casualty events.
• Communicate with physicians about changes in clinical condition and test results.
• Stay up to date with EMTALA regulations and reporting of abuse.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, options, and discharge Instructions.

Skills

RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

TNNC

CEN (preferred)

BSN preferred

ER experience 1 year

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Saint John Hospital in Leavenworth, KS is seeking an experienced Emergency Room RN to provide rapid and skilled care to patients arriving for emergency medical attention. The ER RN will perform triage, direct patient care, and participate in life-saving interventions in a fast-paced ED.

Requirements include a valid RN license, BLS, ACLS, and TNNC within designated timeframes; 1 year ER experience preferred, with BSN/CEN considered a plus. Per Diem/PRN with 12-hour shifts.