Registered Nurse, ED, FT Nights

Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center; Hartsville (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center in Hartsville, SC, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department. This role involves providing direct and indirect patient care in a high-acuity setting, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate degree in Nursing, relevant certifications, and emergency nursing experience. Join us where safety, innovation, and community are our core values.

Qualifications

• Current state RN license or compact state equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification needed within policy time frame.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification needed within policy time frame.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification needed within policy time frame.

Responsibilities

• Perform triage and prioritize patient care based on acuity.
• Conduct age-appropriate assessments and reassessments of patients.
• Administer medications and perform procedures.
• Educate patients and families about care plans.

Skills

Emergency nursing protocols

Trauma care

Critical interventions

Interpreting ECGs

Managing IVs

Operating emergency equipment

Strong interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Accredited Nursing Diploma program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Description

Join Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, a 116-bed community hospital located in Hartsville, SC, that has been recently honored with ScionHealth’s Platinum Award, eight consecutive “A” safety grades from Leapfrog, Top General Hospital honors from Leapfrog, and recognition as a Great Community Hospital by Becker's Hospital Review. The hospital delivers excellence across the continuum of services, and holds numerous accreditations and certifications in areas that include chest pain, stroke and heart failure, hip and knee replacement, sepsis, and more. Come grow your career at Carolina Pines, where innovation, safety, and community are core to everything we do.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department provides direct and indirect patient care in a high-acuity emergency care setting. The RN utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation to provide safe and effective care for patients across the lifespan. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and contributes to quality outcomes through clinical excellence, compassionate service, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Essential Functions

• Performs triage and prioritizes patient care based on acuity
• Conducts age-appropriate assessments and reassessments of all patients
• Administers medications, performs procedures, and manages critical drips
• Assists physicians with exams and procedures in the emergency department
• Monitors hemodynamic status and interprets cardiac rhythms
• Documents care, treatment, assessments, and education accurately and timely
• Applies infection control and sterile technique practices consistently
• Educates patients and families about care plans and discharge instructions
• Collaborates with providers and interdisciplinary team for optimal care delivery
• Responds calmly and professionally in high-stress, life-threatening situations

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Knowledge of emergency nursing protocols, trauma care, and critical interventions
• Skilled in interpreting ECGs, managing IVs, and operating emergency equipment
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing clinical situations and multitask effectively
• Proficient in EMR systems and clinical documentation tools
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Demonstrates professionalism, clinical judgment, and a commitment to continuous learning

Qualifications

Education

• Associate degree in Nursing required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Graduation from an accredited Nursing Diploma program accepted.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current state RN license or compact state equivalent required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within time frame stated in facility policy
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within time frame stated in facility policy
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within time frame stated in facility policy
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required within time frame stated in facility policy
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification required within time frame stated in facility policy
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred or required within time frame stated in facility policy
• Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) preferred

Experience

• Emergency nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred
• Demonstrated ability to function under pressure and respond effectively to critical situations