Registered Nurse – ER

TEEMA; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

TEEMA seeks an Emergency Room Registered Nurse for a high-intensity ED in Albany, GA. The department handles ~140 visits daily across 25 monitored beds, with trauma bays and a dedicated stroke room, supported by ER Respiratory Therapists and in-department Pharmacists.

You will deliver rapid-response care across pediatrics to geriatrics, manage labs/IVs, and operate Meditech EMR and Alaris pumps. Shifts include 12-hour days/nights with every other weekend/holiday rotations; relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Active RN license in Georgia or compact state license.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI, and either ASLS or NIHSS certifications.
• Travel nursing experience or 5+ years in a Level 1 Trauma Facility is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide rapid-response emergency care to diverse patient populations.
• Stabilize and manage trauma and stroke patients; coordinate transfers as needed.
• Perform labs and establish IV access; operate Ventilators and Alaris pumps.
• Collaborate with ER Paramedics, Nurse Aides, and Respiratory Therapists to optimize patient flow.
• Triage and assist with Fast Track to route less acute patients to community care.
• Document patient encounters and medications in Meditech EMR accurately.

Skills

Travel nursing experience

Level 1 Trauma Facility experience

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

Alaris pumps

Meditech EMR

Job description

Thrive in a high-intensity, fast-paced clinical environment as an Emergency Room Registered Nurse. This position is situated in a comprehensive Emergency Department that manages approximately 140 visits per day across 25 monitored beds, 6 fast-treatment areas, 2 trauma bays, a resuscitation bay, a dedicated stroke room, and a 4-bed secure behavioral health unit. Working within a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, you will provide critical, rapid-response care to patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics. Supported by 24/7 dedicated ER Respiratory Therapists, an in-department Pharmacist, and an exceptional team of ED Physicians and Mid-Levels, you will serve as a vital clinical guardian during acute medical crises.

Key Duties:

Emergency Nursing Practice: Deliver expert, rapid-response care to diverse patient populations presenting with acute illnesses, behavioral health crises, and traumatic injuries.

Trauma & Stroke Interventions: Stabilize and manage critical patients within dedicated trauma bays and specialized stroke rooms; coordinate appropriate transfers for high-level neurotrauma or burn care.

Clinical Autonomy: Perform your own laboratory draws and establish peripheral IV access efficiently; manage advanced medical equipment including Alaris pumps and ventilators for boarding patients.

Collaborative Stabilization: Partner closely with ER Paramedics, Nurse Aides, and dedicated Emergency Respiratory Therapists to maintain room readiness and optimized patient flow.

Triage & Flow Efficiency: Assist with the coordination of the Fast Track area to screen and stream less acute patients to community care clinics, utilizing standardized triage protocols.

Precise Documentation: Record all patient encounters, clinical interventions, and medication administrations accurately within the Meditech 6.15 EMR platform.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia (or compact state licensure).

Certifications: Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI, and either ASLS or NIHSS certifications.

Acuity Experience: Highly preferred candidates will possess prior travel nursing experience or 5+ years of experience within a Level 1 Trauma Facility.

Desired Qualifications

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred (qualifies for an additional hourly differential).

Triage Competency: Prior ESI triage training or familiarity with structured emergency severity index systems.

Equipment & Tech: Previous hands-on experience utilizing Alaris infusion pumps and navigating Meditech EMR platforms.

Location and Work Type

Location: Albany, GA

Shifts Available: 12-Hour Days OR 12-Hour Nights

Ratios: 1:4 Nurse-to-Patient ratio (Supported by 2-3 Paramedics/Aides per shift and central monitor techs).

Requirements: Every other weekend and every other holiday rotation.

Base Salary Range: $32.45 - $40.90/HR (Actual starting pay precisely aligned with years of experience).

Shift & Role Differentials:

Night Shift Premium: +$5.00/hr

Charge Nurse Premium: +$2.00/hr

Preceptor Premium: +$2.00/hr

BSN Premium: +$1.00/hr

Relocation Assistance: Yes, comprehensive relocation packages are available for qualifying permanent hires.