Registered Nurse RN - Emergency

Southern Regional Medical Center; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Available

Job summary

Southern Regional Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department, primarily night shifts. You will provide direct, safe patient care in a fast-paced telemetry setting and collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to maintain high standards of care.

The role requires an active RN license, BLS, ACLS, and PALS/ENPC within specified timeframes, with ER experience preferred. A sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• BLS certification on hire and maintained.
• ACLS certification within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• PALS certification and/or ENPC within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum 1 year ED staff nurse experience in acute care hospital; ER setting preferred.
• CEN certification preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice in Telemetry.
• Direct and guide patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing staff.
• Be accountable for care delivered in the Emergency Department.
• Communicate changes in patient condition with physicians, including test results and symptoms.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
• Maintain EMTALA compliance and report abuse to appropriate agencies and hospital social worker.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS/ENPC Certification

Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation

ER Experience (1+ year)

CEN Preferred

Education

BSN Preferred

Job description

Bonus Amount: $15,000 Bonus Information: Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process. Overview:Department: Emergency Department ED ER Schedule: Full Time - Nights |3-12 hour shiftsSign-On Bonus Available!

Interview Process

• Fast, streamlined interview process — no long waits or multiple rounds
• One interview with quick decision making
• Flexible interview scheduling to fit your availability
• Apply, interview, and receive an offer quickly!

Why Join Southern Regional Medical Center

• Mission-driven organization focused on compassionate care.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.
• Commitment to clinical excellence and community impact.
• Diverse, inclusive environment where employees can thrive.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice.

The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing care in Telemetry.

The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her patients in the Emergency Department.

They communicate with the physician about the changes in the patient's clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology.

Is capable of responding quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment.

Is knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies and Hospital Social Worker.

Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• 1. Current and valid state RN License.
• 2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• 3. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• 4. Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• 5. Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• 6. Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred.
• 7. Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
• 8. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Facility Specific Requirements

• 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.

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.

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