Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Services (PRN)

Starr Regional Medical Center; Etowah (TN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Starr Regional Medical Center in Etowah, TN invites a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Emergency Room on a part-time/PRN basis. You’ll provide compassionate, high‑quality care in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll perform initial and ongoing assessments, develop care plans with patient involvement, supervise staff on shift, and coordinate admissions, transfers and discharges. Required ADN; BSN preferred; current RN license; BCLS required; ACLS/PALS preferred.

Qualifications

• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Licensing: current RN license in state of practice; BCLS required; ACLS/PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Establishes a plan of care which involves the patient according to capabilities and desires.
• Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shift.
• Assists in determining staffing levels and assignments based on patient census and acuity.
• Provides direct patient care as needed.
• Responds to complaints about patient care and manages through established channels.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Work with minimal supervision

Ability to work in stressful env.

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Starr Regional Medical Center Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Room

Job Type: Part Time | PRN/On Call

Your experience matters

Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

We have a great culture here. Most employees that work here at STARR have been here for many years.

Patient Populations Served

• Neonate
• Infant
• Early Childhood
• Late Childhood
• Adolescent
• Young Adult
• Middle Adult
• Older Adult

How you'll contribute

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.
• Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shift.
• Assists in determining staffing levels and assignments based on staff availability, staff abilities, census, patient acuity and work/patient flow.
• Provides direct patient care as needed.
• Floats between staff to assist with problem-solving.
• Takes patient assignments to meet staffing needs.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.
• Responds to complaints about patient care and related services, and manages through established channels.
• Performs role‑specific duties as assigned, including entering orders, performing admissions or discharges, and coordinating transfers.
• Ensures staff has necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality patient care.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Certifications: BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and Handle with Care preferred.
• Licenses: Current RN license in state of practice.

More about Starr Regional Medical Center:

StarrRegionalMedicalCenter is a 118‑bed acute hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Athens and Etowah, TN community for over 50years.

"Starr Reginal Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post‑acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.