RN Emergency Room

MedCadre; Illinois; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MedCadre is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse for our Emergency Department in Illinois. The RN will perform rapid assessments, stabilize patients, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, efficient emergency care.

You will monitor patient conditions, support physicians during procedures, operate critical care equipment, educate families, and ensure accurate EMR documentation to support continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
• Graduate of an accredited ADN or BSN program.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current PALS certification or as per facility guidelines.
• TNCC certification preferred or required by facility.
• Minimum 1 year ER/ED/trauma/critical care nursing experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of emergency nursing, trauma care, and cardiac monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Perform rapid patient assessments and prioritize care using triage protocols.
• Provide direct nursing care for medical, surgical, traumatic, and emergency conditions.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and emergency treatments.
• Monitor patient conditions, vital signs, and response to treatment.
• Assist physicians during emergency procedures and resuscitations.
• Operate emergency equipment such as cardiac monitors and ventilators.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and coordinate admissions/transfers.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Emergency nursing knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Emergency Room (ER). The RN will provide rapid assessment, stabilization, and treatment for patients with acute illnesses, traumatic injuries, and life-threatening conditions while collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver safe, efficient, and patient-centered emergency care.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform rapid patient assessments and prioritize care using established triage protocols.
• Provide direct nursing care for patients with medical, surgical, traumatic, and emergency conditions.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and emergency treatments as prescribed.
• Monitor patient conditions, cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and response to treatment.
• Assist physicians during emergency procedures, trauma resuscitations, and life‑saving interventions.
• Operate and monitor emergency equipment, including cardiac monitors, defibrillators, infusion pumps, and ventilators.
• Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition and emergency situations.
• Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges as appropriate.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, follow‑up care, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Collaborate with emergency physicians, specialists, EMS personnel, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention protocols, HIPAA regulations, patient safety standards, and facility policies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education activities.

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Graduate of an accredited Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Current ACLS certification required.
• Current PALS certification required or obtained per facility guidelines.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification preferred or required based on facility requirements.
• Minimum 1 year of recent Emergency Room, Emergency Department, Trauma, or Critical Care nursing experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of emergency nursing, trauma care, cardiac monitoring, medication administration, and critical care principles.
• Excellent communication, critical‑thinking, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems preferred.