Registered Nurse Emergency Room

iDeal Hire; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

IdealHire Technologies, Inc. seeks a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department in Knoxville, TN. This contract role features three 12-hour day shifts (7:00–19:00) onsite in a Level I ED, with a 4:1 patient ratio and thorough Cerner EHR documentation.

Required are TN or Compact RN licensure, 2+ years ER experience, ACLS/BLS/PALS, and Cerner charting. Local candidates are encouraged to apply; no on-call required.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Tennessee or a Compact license held in hand at time of submission.
• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Room nursing experience.
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required.
• Prior Cerner charting experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced Level I Emergency Department setting.
• Manage a patient ratio of 4:1, delivering timely and accurate clinical assessments.
• Document all patient care activities using Cerner EHR — prior Cerner experience is required.
• Float within scope of practice to support facility needs as necessary.
• Participate in onsite orientation modules as directed by the Nurse Educator.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

PALS

Cerner EHR

Education

TN or Compact RN license

Tools

Cerner EHR

Job description

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room

Location

Knoxville, TN | Emergency Department (Level I)

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00–19:00) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced Level I Emergency Department setting
• Manage a patient ratio of 4:1, delivering timely and accurate clinical assessments
• Document all patient care activities using Cerner EHR — prior Cerner experience is required
• Float within scope of practice to support facility needs as necessary
• Participate in onsite orientation modules as directed by the Nurse Educator

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in Tennessee or a Compact license held in hand at time of submission — pending licensure is not accepted
• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Room nursing experience
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required
• Prior Cerner charting experience required
• No on-call requirement
• Local candidates are welcome to apply

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification preferred, though not required
• Experience in a Level I Trauma or high-acuity Emergency Department environment
• Candidates open to a block schedule arrangement are encouraged to apply

Why Join Us

• Expected 36 hours per week across three 12-hour day shifts, offering a consistent and structured schedule
• Travel pairs are welcome, and return staff are eligible to come back — making this a collaborative and supportive placement opportunity