RN - ED - PRN

Mercy; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Matching retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Washington in Missouri is hiring a PRN Emergency Department Registered Nurse. You will provide expert ED care, perform rapid assessment and triage, and collaborate with physicians and care teams in a fast-paced environment.

PRN scheduling offers flexible shifts, opportunities to maintain ED skills, and supportive leadership. Ideal candidates hold a Missouri or Compact license, with experience in ED/ICU/Trauma, and certifications such as ACLS.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license in MO or Compact State
• Experience in Emergency Department, ICU, Critical Care, Trauma, or Acute Care preferred
• Strong critical thinking and clinical assessment skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle high-acuity patients

Responsibilities

• Perform rapid assessment and triage in the ED
• Provide emergency stabilization and intervention
• Manage high-acuity patients with physicians and care teams
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care
• Support trauma and emergency responses as needed
• Educate patients and families while delivering compassionate care

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical assessment

Fast-paced environment

Lift 50 pounds

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

• PRN Emergency Department RN (ED RN)

Find your calling at Mercy! Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details

• PRN Emergency Department RN (ED RN)

Mercy Hospital Washington | Experienced Nurses Preferred

• Washington, MO
• Emergency Department (ED)
• PRN | Flexible Scheduling
• Variable Shifts Available

Looking for Flexibility Without Leaving Emergency Nursing?

You're an experienced ED nurse who values flexibility, but you still want meaningful work, strong teammates, and the opportunity to practice at the top of your license.

At Mercy Hospital Washington, our Emergency Department offers PRN nurses the chance to stay connected to the excitement of emergency medicine while maintaining the work-life balance they need.

Whether you're supplementing income, balancing family commitments, pursuing school, or simply seeking scheduling flexibility, you'll find a supportive team and rewarding opportunities here.

Why PRN Nurses Choose Mercy

• Competitive PRN Pay
• Shift Differentials Available
• Flexible Scheduling Options
• Supportive Leadership Team
• Work Alongside Experienced RNs, Paramedics & Providers
• Stay Current with Emergency & Trauma Skills
• Opportunity to Care for Both Adult & Pediatric Patients
• Collaborative Team Environment

Emergency Department Highlights

• 26-Bed Emergency Department
• 1:4 Nurse-to-Patient Ratio
• Fast-Paced Emergency Medicine Environment
• Adult & Pediatric Emergency Care
• Supported by Patient Care Technicians, Paramedics, and Patient Support Associates
• Team Known for Collaboration, Respect, and Exceptional Patient Care

As the area's emergency care destination, you'll encounter a wide variety of cases, including:

• Trauma Emergencies
• Cardiac Events
• Stroke Patients
• Respiratory Emergencies
• Sepsis Management
• Critical Care Patients
• Behavioral Health Emergencies
• Pediatric Emergencies

What You'll Do

As a PRN Emergency Department Registered Nurse, you'll utilize advanced assessment skills, critical thinking, and emergency nursing expertise to provide life‑saving care when patients need it most.

Responsibilities Include

• Rapid assessment and triage
• Emergency stabilization and intervention
• Management of high‑acuity patients
• Collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams
• Trauma and emergency response
• Patient and family education
• Delivery of exceptional, compassionate care

Qualifications

Required

• Current RN License (Missouri or Compact State License)
• Previous Emergency Department, ICU, Critical Care, Trauma, or Acute Care Nursing Experience Preferred
• Strong Critical Thinking and Clinical Assessment Skills
• Ability to Thrive in a Fast-Paced Environment
• Ability to Push, Pull, and Lift 50 Pounds

Certifications

• BLS (Within 30 Days of Hire)
• ACLS Required
• Additional Unit-Specific Certifications as Required

PALS, TNCC, And CEN Certifications Preferred

Perfect For Nurses Who Are

• Looking for PRN or supplemental income
• Interested in maintaining ED skills while working a flexible schedule
• Seeking work‑life balance without sacrificing patient care
• Experienced ER or ICU nurses wanting extra shifts
• Returning to bedside nursing
• Retired or semi-retired nurses who still love emergency medicine

Join Mercy's Emergency Department Team

If you're an experienced ED RN, ER Nurse, Emergency Department Nurse, Trauma Nurse, Critical Care Nurse, or ICU RN looking for a flexible PRN opportunity, we'd love to meet you.

Why Mercy

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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