Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Seacrest Behavioral Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department in St. Louis, MO. You will provide patient-centered care using the nursing process, coordinate with ED physicians, and uphold patient rights and confidentiality.

The role includes a 16-week Nurse Residency, ongoing education, and career growth within a 63-bed unit with RN ratios of 3–4 patients. Expansion plans to enhance facilities are scheduled for 2027.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Missouri RN license or compact licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform prolonged standing and movement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive care to a diverse patient population in the ED.
• Collaborate with ED physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain high standards aligned with the hospital's mission and values.
• Participate in a 16-week Nurse Residency program.
• Support ongoing education and certifications.
• Adapt to planned department expansion through 2027.

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Role:

Registered Nurse (RN) in the Emergency Department, responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide patient care, evaluate care effectiveness, coordinate with other departments, and uphold patient rights and confidentiality.

Responsibilities:

Deliver comprehensive care to a diverse patient population, collaborate with ED physicians, maintain high standards aligned with mission and values, and participate in a 16-week Nurse Residency program. Support ongoing education and certifications, and adapt to departmental expansion plans.

Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited nursing program, current Missouri RN license or compact licensure, Basic Life Support certification, and physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform prolonged standing, walking, and physical movements.

Skills & Key Features:

Strong collaboration, compassion, professionalism, advocacy, and commitment to excellent patient care. Work in a 63-bed unit with RN ratios of 3-4 patients, with opportunities for learning, certifications, and career growth.

Additional Details:

The department is a Level II Trauma, Level I Stroke, and STEMI center, with upcoming expansion to increase capacity and improve patient care facilities, scheduled for completion in 2027.