RN -Emergency Department

Overview

River View Health is a community‑owned, membership‑based non‑profit organization formed in 1898 and continues to be the sole community hospital in Crookston, MN. The hospital operates a 25‑bed Critical Access Hospital, River View Recovery Center; a chemical dependency outpatient treatment program, River View Home Care and five primary care and specialty clinics in its service area. It offers a robust scholarship program for those furthering their education in a medical field, excellent benefits, and a friendly work environment.

Full‑time benefits include health insurance, free single vision and basic dental insurance, life insurance, long‑term disability and short‑term disability, and employer HSA contributions. Other benefits include employer pension matching, shift differential, incentive/premium pay, free annual biometric screening and paid volunteer time off.

River View is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Job Title:

Register Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department
Position Status: 0.9 fte (72 hours per pay period) – rotational days and nights (12‑hour shifts), requiring two weekends every six weeks.

Department:
Emergency Department
Salary Range: $36.73 - $51.43 per hour (based on experience)

Riverview Health Emergency Department is currently looking for an RN to join our team.

• Patient Assessment and Triage – Perform rapid assessment and triage based on patient acuity.
• Provide direct patient care in the ER, including triage, stabilization, treatment, and discharge planning.
• Emergency Intervention – Respond to life‑threatening emergencies such as cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, and trauma.
• Documentation and Reporting – Accurately document patient care and outcomes in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Demonstrate compliance with all regulatory standards, infection prevention, and patient safety protocols.
• Communication and Collaboration – Communicate effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare team members. Provide patient education on plan of care, discharge instructions, and medications.
• Patient Advocacy and Safety – Monitor patient conditions and respond to changes appropriately.
• Emotional and Crisis Support – Provide emotional support to patients and families during traumatic events. Maintain professionalism and composure in high‑stress situations.

Minimum:

• Current State of Minnesota RN license is required.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS and TNCC Certifications (if not current, River View will discuss assistance in obtaining on hire).

• 2+ years of experience in emergency nursing, ICU, or trauma.

• Must work well under pressure and be sensitive to concerns and confidentiality of the patient.
• Ability to work with patients of all ages and backgrounds with professionalism and care.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.