Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

ATC & CareBuilders - Parent Account; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Harrisonburg, Virginia is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care in an emergency department setting. Responsibilities include assessing and stabilizing patients, administering medications, and maintaining accurate medical records. Required qualifications include a valid RN License in Virginia and BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. Ideal candidates should have previous emergency department experience and strong critical thinking skills. The position promotes teamwork and collaboration among healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Valid RN License to practice in Virginia.
• BLS certification (within 90 days), ACLS, and PALS.
• Previous ED experience required; experienced nurses encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assess, triage, and stabilize patients with acute illness or injury.
• Administer medications, perform wound care, and insert IVs.
• Continuously monitor vital signs and document changes.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records (EMR).
• Collaborate with physicians and APPs to deliver patient care.
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and families.

Skills

Critical thinking

Rapid assessment skills

Ability to handle high-stress situations

Education

RN Diploma, ADN, BSN, or MSN

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Assess, triage, and stabilize patients with varying degrees of acute illness or injury in a 35-bed unit.
• Clinical Procedures: Administer medications, perform wound care, insert IVs, and assist with life-saving interventions.
• Monitoring & Evaluation: Continuously monitor vital signs, document changes, and initiate corrective actions based on assessment.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely electronic medical records (EMR) following all regulatory and nursing standards.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with attending physicians, Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), and team members to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Advocacy & Education: Provide emotional support and education to patients and families during crisis situations.

Requirements:

• Licensure: Valid RN License to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Education: RN Diploma, ADN, BSN, or MSN.
• Certification: BLS (required within 90 days), ACLS, and PALS.
• Experience: Previous ED experience is required; experienced nurses looking to specialize in the ED are encouraged to apply.
• Skills: Strong critical thinking, rapid assessment skills, and ability to handle high-stress situations.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE