Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Riverview Regional Medical Center; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 55,104 - 79,900; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Employer 401K options

Job summary

Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL seeks an Emergency Department RN for PRN/per diem work with 12-hour shifts (11am-11pm or 1pm-1am). The ED RN delivers rapid, skilled care and collaborates with hospital staff to treat emergencies.

Requirements include active RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, and ACLS/PALS within set timelines. Per Diem role, hospital benefits available.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients upon arrival to determine severity and triage per protocols.
• Provide direct care, administer meds, monitor vital signs, manage pain.
• Stabilize patients and initiate life-saving interventions as needed (ACLS/PALS/trauma).
• Manage high-stress, multi-patient care during busy shifts or mass events.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, options, and discharge instructions.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

Department: Emergency Services
Shift’s Available: Variable (days or mid-shift)
Employment Type: PRN or Per Diem
Hours: 12‑hour shift – 11 am – 11 pm or 1:00 pm – 1:00 am
Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center, Gadsden, AL

We are seeking an Emergency Department RN, also referred to as an Emergency Room RN (ER RN) or Emergency Services RN (ES‑RN). The Emergency Department RN provides rapid and skilled care to patients who arrive at the hospital seeking emergency medical attention. The ER nurses are skilled professionals who play a critical role in delivering emergent and urgent care to patients in the emergency department.

If you have experience as a Registered Nurse in Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Cardiac Care, Telemetry or Emergency Department, you are encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities

• Assess patients upon arrival to determine the severity of their condition and prioritize care accordingly, following standardized triage protocols to quickly identify patients who require immediate attention due to life‑threatening conditions.
• Provide direct care to patients with a wide range of medical conditions and injuries, which may involve administering medications, performing procedures such as wound care or splinting, monitoring vital signs, and managing pain.
• In cases of severe illness or trauma, assist with stabilizing patients and initiating life‑saving interventions, which can include advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), pediatric advanced life support (PALS), and trauma care.
• Manage high‑stress and rapidly changing situations effectively, remain calm, focused, and decisive while providing care to multiple patients simultaneously during busy shifts or mass casualty events.
• Educate patients and their families about their medical conditions, treatment options, and discharge instructions.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.

Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below)

• In Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current.
• EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required.

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus

• Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting.
• E.R. setting preferred.
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance options.
• Employer 401K options.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf