Registered Nurse - ED - Per Diem

St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital in Delaware is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join the Emergency Department team. This part-time, per diem role offers rotating shifts (evenings and weekends) and requires an active Delaware RN license with 6–12 months ER experience.

Candidates must hold BLS and ACLS; PALS must be obtained within 6 months of employment. The ER unit emphasizes patient-centered care and a balance between work and life. Saint Francis is a Level III trauma center.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing required; BSN highly preferred.
• Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Delaware.
• Minimum 6–12 months ER experience required.
• BLS and ACLS certification required; PALS within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to hospital nursing practice standards including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
• Assist emergent patient and document accordingly on Emergency Room nursing tools.
• Identify patient needs from objective data and document accordingly.
• Implement appropriate nursing actions for patients and exercise sound judgment.
• Communicate with patient and family about planned care and outcomes; document accordingly; collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Patient assessment

Documentation

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

BSN highly preferred

Current Delaware RN license

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS within 6 months

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Saint Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join the team in our Emergency Department!

Schedule: Per Diem Mixed shift (7:00 pm - 7:30 am or 7 am - 7:30 pm) / Every 3rd weekend and rotating holidays

Serving Wilmington community and Northern New Castle County, the Emergency Department at Saint Francis Hospital is a Level III Trauma, 27-bed unit. We care for various types of patients and are the first and only Geriatric certified Emergency Department in Delaware. Our ER management team values and promotes a work life balance.

The staff nurse is a registered professional who plans and renders nursing care within an assigned nursing unit. He/she gives direct patient care and maintains clinical records reflecting the patient’s condition, medication, treatment, examination, and progress according to the Delaware Nursing Practice Act and St. Francis Hospital’s policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Adheres to hospital nursing practice standards, demonstrates appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Assist the emergent patient and documents accordingly on Emergency Room nursing tool.
• Identifies patient needs based on objective data and follows through with appropriate documentation.
• Implements appropriate Nursing actions to each patient that needs to be identified.
• Makes decisions that reflect both knowledge of facts and sound judgment.
• Discusses with and includes patient an/or family significant other about planned patient care and expected outcomes and documents same.
• Identifies and appropriately utilizes multidisciplinary approach to facilitate delivery of patient care.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Nursing required; BSN highly preferred
• Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Delaware
• Minimum 6-12 months experience working in the Emergency Room required
• BLS and ACLS certification required; must obtain PALS within 6 months of employment

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.