Band 5 Registered General Nurse – Emergency Department

Job Title: Band 5 Registered General Nurse – Emergency Department

Location: Blackpool, UK

Contract Type: Locum, Ongoing

Hours: Full-Time with Flexible Shifts

• Weekdays: £19.50 per hour
• Saturdays & Nights: £23.50 per hour
• Sundays & Bank Holidays: £28.50 per hour

An exciting locum opportunity is available for a Band 5 Registered General Nurse to join a busy Emergency Department in Blackpool. This role is ideal for an RGN with acute or emergency care experience who thrives in fast environments and is looking for flexible working alongside ongoing contract stability.

You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred emergency care, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to assess, treat, and support patients presenting with a wide range of acute conditions.

As a Band 5 Emergency Department Nurse, you will provide safe, effective, and compassionate care to patients during some of their most critical moments. You will be responsible for rapid assessment, ongoing monitoring, and delivery of evidence-based nursing interventions in line with clinical guidelines and hospital policies.

• Deliver high-quality nursing care within a fast-paced Emergency Department
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in line with clinical protocols
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
• Monitor patient conditions and respond promptly to clinical deterioration
• Work collaboratively with doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals
• Maintain clear, accurate, and timely clinical documentation
• Provide reassurance, information, and emotional support to patients and families
• Adhere to infection control, safeguarding, and health and safety requirements
• Registered General Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
• Previous experience in an Emergency Department or acute care setting
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure environments
• Strong communication, teamwork, and clinical decision-making skills
• Flexible approach to shift work

• Flexible locum shifts to suit your availability and lifestyle
• Competitive hourly pay recognising your skills and experience
• Ongoing contract offering consistency and stability
• Exposure to a wide variety of emergency cases
• Opportunity to strengthen acute and emergency care expertise
• Support for maintaining work-life balance through flexible scheduling

Blackpool offers the benefits of coastal living alongside excellent amenities and transport links. With its vibrant seafront, affordable living, and welcoming community, it is an ideal location for nurses seeking both professional development and quality of life.

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