Registered Nurse Emergency Services

St. Joseph Medical Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO is seeking an Emergency Room RN for overnight shifts (7p-7a). This role requires current RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, and proficiency in triage and emergency care.

A minimum of one year in an acute care ER setting is preferred. A sign-on bonus of $20,000 is offered for qualified candidates. Responsibilities include rapid assessment, direct patient care, stabilization during emergencies, and patient/family education.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• BLS (AHA) certificate on hire and maintained.
• ACLS (AHA) certificate on hire within 30 days and maintained.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• TNNC (Trauma Nurse Core Course) within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum 1 year ER staff nurse experience in acute care; ER setting preferred.
• CEN certification preferred.
• BSN degree preferred.
• EDAP certification for facilities: pediatric emergency course requirements.
• NRP (AHA) certificate within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients upon arrival to determine severity and triage per protocol.
• Provide direct care including medications, wound care, vital signs and pain management.
• Assist with ACLS, PALS, and trauma care as needed in emergencies.
• Remain calm and manage high‑stress situations across multiple patients.
• Communicate patient condition changes with physicians and document results.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, treatments, and discharge instructions.

Education

Current and valid state RN License.

BLS (AHA) certificate

ACLS (AHA) certificate

Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation

TNNC (Trauma Nurse Core Course)

Minimum 1 year ER staff nurse experience

CEN certification (preferred)

BSN degree (preferred)

EDAP certification (facility requirement)

NRP (AHA) certificate

Job description

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Bonus Amount

20,000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Department: Emergency Room

Shift’s Available: Nights

Employment Type:Full Time

Hours: 7p-7a

Location: St Joseph Medical Center, Kansas City, MO

We are seeking an Emergency Room RN, also referred to as an Emergency Department RN or Emergency Services RN . The ER 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.

Responsibilities

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

Essential Duties And Responsibilities (includes, But Not Limited To)

• Assess patients upon arrival to determine the severity of their condition and prioritize care accordingly, follow 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, you may assist with stabilizing patients and initiating life‑saving interventions, this 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
• Communicate with the physician about the changes in the patient’s clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology
• Stay up to date with Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA) regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies and Hospital Social Worker
• Educate patients and their families about their medical conditions, treatment options, and discharge instructions

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 6 months of hire required.
• 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.

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.
• Non OB facilities: NRP (AHA) certificate 90 days upon hire and maintain current.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

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