Registered Nurse ED

Aura Health; McMinnville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health in McMinnville, TN seeks an experienced Emergency Nurse to deliver expert trauma care in a high-acuity environment. You will prioritize conditions, implement life-saving interventions, and coordinate with trauma and ED teams to maintain smooth department flow.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, executing physician orders, coordinating diagnostics, admissions and discharges, and educating patients and families with empathy to support recovery and safety.

Qualifications

• Current RN license valid in TN or multi-state licensure.
• ALS, BLS, and PALS certifications kept current within required timeframes.
• Diploma from accredited nursing program or equivalent licensure.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient conditions and prioritize care.
• Carry out physician orders accurately and adapt care plans as needed.
• Act as primary coordinator for trauma and emergency teams.
• Provide supportive education to patients and families.
• Coordinate diagnostic testing, admissions, and discharges.

Skills

RN license

Advanced Life Support (ALS)

BLS Certification

PALS Certification

Education

Nursing Diploma

Job description

Role Overview

This position involves providing expert emergency nursing care in a high-acuity environment, prioritizing patient conditions, implementing life-saving interventions, and monitoring stability. The nurse will coordinate with multidisciplinary trauma and emergency teams to ensure seamless care delivery, educate patients and families empathetically, and manage urgent diagnostics and discharge planning to optimize department flow.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient conditions and prioritize care.
• Carry out physician orders accurately and adapt care plans as needed.
• Act as primary coordinator for trauma and emergency teams.
• Provide supportive education to patients and families.
• Coordinate diagnostic testing, admissions, and discharges.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN license from the relevant state or multi-state license recognition.
• Certification in Advanced Life Support, BLS, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support within specified timeframes, accepted from AHA or ARC.
• Diploma from an accredited nursing program or equivalent licensure.

Key Attributes

Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication, ability to work under pressure, and team coordination skills are essential.