Rn​/Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Prn

Overview

The PRN Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) provides both direct and indirect nursing care to patients requiring emergency medical services. This role requires a thorough understanding of departmental and hospital policies related to the delivery of emergency care, ensuring safe, timely, and effective treatment. Strong interpretive, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills are essential, as the position involves frequent interaction, collaboration, and consultation with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.

This PRN role includes a commitment of one shift biweekly
, one weekend per month
, and coverage of one summer holiday and one winter holiday
, supporting the dynamic needs of the Emergency Department while maintaining scheduling flexibility.

• Assessment & Prioritization
  • Performs thorough patient assessments and determines priorities of care based on clinical presentation, risk factors, and urgency.
  • Conducts risk assessments to identify potential complications and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Specimen Collection & Processing
  • Collects accurate and adequate blood and urine specimens using proper technique, equipment, and safety protocols.
  • Correctly labels and processes specimens to ensure accuracy and traceability.
  • Ensures timely delivery of specimens to the laboratory, coordinating courier services or specimen pickup with outside agencies as required.
• Documentation & Communication
  • Maintains clear, timely, and accurate documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
  • Communicates effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members, ensuring clarity and continuity of care.
• Clinical Problem-Solving
  • Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills by assessing situations, identifying issues, and implementing appropriate solutions in a timely manner.
• Equipment Operation & Skill Proficiency
  • Operates clinical and diagnostic equipment safely and competently, ensuring proper function and reporting any malfunction.
  • Maintains proficiency in required clinical skills and adheres to established standards of practice.
• Teamwork & Collaboration
  • Works collaboratively within the healthcare team, promoting a positive, cooperative, and supportive work environment.
  • Demonstrates initiative by anticipating patient and departmental needs and taking proactive steps to address them.

• Minimum of one year of Emergency Department or Critical Care experience required.
• Ability to perform CPR in accordance with current clinical standards.
• Completion of Baby Friendly Education within 6 months of hire.
• PALS certification required within 6 months of hire.
• TNCC certification required within 1 year of hire.
• EPIC Preferred

• RN - Registered Nurse
• BLS - Basic Life Saving certification
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• NIH - Stroke Certification

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school

Entry USD $36.20/Hr.

Max USD $59.73/Hr.