Registered Nurse Emergency Room

Location: East St. Louis, IL

Profession: Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Posted: 7/31/2025

Salary: $2092.00/weekly

Shift: Nights

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

City, State

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Services team. As a Registered Nurse in our Emergency Room, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality patient care and promoting positive patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized plans of care • Assess and reassess patient clinical conditions, utilizing objective and subjective assessment data • Develop, implement, and evaluate patient plans of care, utilizing critical thinking skills and clinical competencies • Coordinate and validate teaching based on identified learning needs of patients and designated support persons • Manage medications, including administration and reconciliation, and maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) • Delegate tasks appropriately according to skill level and prioritize patient care • Participate in code response teams, including Inside Response Team, Outside Response Team, Code Blue in ED, and Code Blue on grounds • Provide clear and sensitive communication with patients and families dealing with trauma and tragedy • Manage expired patients, including notification of coroner, transplant team, funeral home, and police, as necessary • Safely manage Behavioral Health patients in acute crisis and facilitate transfer management per EMTALA guidelines

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required • Greater than one (1) year of experience in a similar unit with comparable patient acuity preferred • Current Illinois RN State licensure required • BLS certification required • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 1 year of hire • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or equivalent within 1 year of hire • De-Escalation training required

Physical Demands:

• Sit or stand for prolonged periods of time • Regularly exposed to body fluids with risk of bloodborne pathogens or airborne pathogens • Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed • Able to lift 25 pounds from floor to waist using proper body mechanics • Able to transfer or position clients greater than 50 pounds with assistance or assistive devices • Pushing and pulling required for positioning and moving clients and medical equipment • Motor coordination and manual dexterity required for procedures and equipment use • Tactile sensation, eyesight/vision, and hearing required for accurate assessment and documentation

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package • Opportunities for career growth and professional development • Collaborative and supportive work environment • State-of-the-art equipment and technology • Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance

If you are a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse looking for a challenging and rewarding role, please apply today!

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