RN ED Observation Unit

Hartford Healthcare; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Healthcare seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse for the ED Observation Unit to provide high-quality, evidence-based care for short-term observation, ongoing assessment, and stabilization. You will triage, administer medications, perform IV therapy, monitor cardiac status and vital signs, and educate patients and families.

You will coordinate with ED and inpatient teams, document care in the EMR, and support quality initiatives while mentoring others and promoting an inclusive,

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in an ED Observation Unit (as described in the posting).
• Experience delivering short-term observation and stabilization care.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients.
• Administer medications and IV therapy.
• Monitor cardiac status and vital signs.
• Educate patients and families.
• Coordinate with ED and inpatient teams.
• Document care accurately in the EMR.
• Support quality and safety initiatives.
• Mentor other staff.
• Contribute to an inclusive, compassionate culture.

Skills

Triage

Medication administration

IV therapy

Cardiac monitoring

Vital signs monitoring

Patient education

Care coordination

EMR documentation

Mentoring others

Job description

Hartford Healthcare seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse for our ED Observation Unit. In this fast-paced setting, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based care to patients requiring short-term observation, ongoing assessment, and stabilization. Responsibilities include triage, medication administration, IV therapy, cardiac and vital sign monitoring, patient and family education, and coordination with the ED and inpatient teams. You will collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary staff, document care accurately in the EMR, support quality and safety initiatives, and mentor others while contributing to an inclusive, compassionate culture.