RN Emergency Room

Talencia; Sidney (MT); On-site; USD 183,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Talencia is seeking an Emergency Department RN to join Sidney Health Center in Sidney, MT. The ED RN delivers patient-centered emergency care across the lifespan in a rural Critical Access Hospital, often working independently with physicians and the care team.

This night shift, 13-week contract offers 48 hours per week. Requirements include an active RN license (in-state or compact), BLS and ACLS, strong assessment and critical thinking, and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of practice (or compact license)
• BLS and ACLS certification
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency nursing care to patients of all ages, including triage, assessment, treatment, and stabilization
• Respond to trauma activations, medical emergencies, and urgent care needs
• Administer medications, IV therapy, and emergency interventions per protocol
• Operate and assist with emergency equipment (cardiac monitors, defibrillators, ventilators, etc.)
• Collaborate with providers, EMS, and ancillary departments to coordinate patient care and transfers
• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record
• Educate patients and families regarding care, treatment plans, and follow-up
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Floating Requirements: This position may require the traveler to float to the CCU or Medical-Surgical (Med Surg) unit as needed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Assessment skills

Teamwork

Independent practice

Education

RN license (State of practice or compact)

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS and TNCC willingness

Job description

Job Title: RN Emergency Room
Facility: Sidney Health Center
Address: 216 14th Ave SW, Sidney, MT 59270
Contract: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night (19:00-07:00) - 48hrs/week
Pay: $4150/week (Traveller) | $4030/week (Local)

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Emergency Department Registered Nurses (RN) to join our team at a Critical Access Hospital. The ED RN provides high-quality, patient-centered emergency care across the lifespan, often working independently while collaborating closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams. This role is ideal for nurses who thrive in a fast-paced, rural healthcare environment and value broad clinical practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide emergency nursing care to patients of all ages, including triage, assessment, treatment, and stabilization
• Respond to trauma activations, medical emergencies, and urgent care needs
• Administer medications, IV therapy, and emergency interventions per protocol
• Operate and assist with emergency equipment (cardiac monitors, defibrillators, ventilators, etc.)
• Collaborate with providers, EMS, and ancillary departments to coordinate patient care and transfers
• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record
• Educate patients and families regarding care, treatment plans, and follow-up
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Floating Requirements: This position may require the traveler to float to the CCU or Medical-Surgical (Med Surg) unit as needed.

Required

• Current RN license in the state of practice (or compact license)
• BLS and ACLS certification
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Preferred

• Emergency, ICU, or acute care nursing experience
• PALS and TNCC (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience in rural or critical access hospital settings

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, lift, and move patients as needed
• Ability to work in high-stress, fast-paced emergency situations
• On-call or callback responsibilities may be required