ER RN - Emergency Room Registered Nurse

ER RN - Emergency Room Registered Nurse

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At Mercy One, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

Full time

12 Hour Evening Shift

• .9 FTE
• 3 (12 hr) evening shifts per week (12p-12:30a)
• Every 3rd weekend
• Every 3rd holiday

Provides and directs safe, effective, and culturally competent care for patients presenting with urgent and emergent medical conditions. Utilizes evidence-based practice and critical thinking to assess, triage, plan, implement, and evaluate care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. The Emergency Room (ER) RN manages a diverse patient population across all age groups and conditions, including trauma, cardiac, neurological, and behavioral health emergencies.

Supervises and coordinates care provided by LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, Emergency Room Techs, and other ED team members. Facilitates communication with physicians, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members. Adheres to Mercy One’s performance expectations and upholds the Mission, Vision, and Values of Mercy One.

• Performs Rapid and Comprehensive Assessments
• Develops and Implements Emergency Care Plans
• Delivers Timely and Effective Interventions
• Evaluates Patient Responses and Adjusts Care
• Facilitates Communication and Coordination
• Demonstrates Clinical Competence in Emergency Nursing
• Manages Multiple Patients and Prioritizes Care
• Provides Age-Appropriate and Culturally Sensitive Care
• Ensures Safety and Compliance
• Maintains Professional Standards and Regulatory Compliance

We, Mercy One Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

• Reverence:
  We honor the sacredness and dignity of every person.
• Commitment to Those Who Are Poor:
  We stand with and serve those who are poor, especially those most vulnerable.
• Safety:
  We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
• Justice:
  We foster the right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth.
• Stewardship:
  We honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human, financial and natural resources entrusted to our care.
• Integrity:
  We are faithful to those we say we are.

• Associate degree in nursing required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current Iowa RN license or possession of a current or compact state licensure as a registered nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required only if the unit has telemetry monitoring capabilities.

Colleagues of Mercy One Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system. Visit Mercy One Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at Mercy One Health System circle of care.

Dubuque, located right on the Mississippi river, is known for its historic charm and has a cost of living approximately 12% below the U.S. average. The Dubuque Community School District is highly regarded, and the city offers private schools plus colleges like Loras College and Clarke University. Families enjoy cultural attractions such as the National Mississippi River Museum, arts festivals and an abundance of parks and trails.

As the region’s leading hospital, Mercy One Dubuque Medical Center offers the only Level II NICU and the most comprehensive cardiology center in the tri‑state area. It holds Magnet designation (fifth consecutive cycle), CMS 5‑star quality rating and national recognition including Fortune/IBM Watson’s 100 Top Hospitals. It’s a Wellmark Blue Distinction Center+ for maternity and earns American Heart Association awards — Stroke Gold Plus, Mission:
Lifeline NSTEMI and STEMI Gold. It recently celebrated 100 years of American Heart Association membership.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.