Registered Nurse - Emergency Room (ER RN) - Lake Park, GA

Step into a fast-paced emergency care environment serving patients across all age groups in a non-trauma designated unit preparing for significant growth and leadership transformation. This 8-week contract position is ideal for experienced ER nurses who thrive in dynamic settings and are eager to provide critical care for a diverse range of diagnoses, including DKA, COPD, stroke, chest pain, abdominal pain, and psychiatric emergencies. Embrace a collaborative atmosphere focused on implementing best practices and shared governance with an aim toward trauma designation.

Schedule:

• Night shifts, 3x12-hour (19:00 – 07:00)
• Every other weekend required (Friday-Sunday)
• No block scheduling
• No call
• Floating may be required, including to the COVID unit

Required Qualifications:

• Current state RN license (GA or compact), in hand
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPI, TNCC, and NIHSS certifications, all active upon start
• Minimum of 2 years recent emergency department experience
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic medical records
• Commitment to working every other weekend and acknowledgment of a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio

Preferred Experience:

• Previous work in a Level I Trauma Center
• Experience caring for ventilated patients
• Strong triage skills
• First-time travelers considered, though prior travel experience preferred

Core Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-moving ER setting
• Triage and assess patients of all ages with a broad spectrum of acute conditions
• Adapt to changing priorities, including floating to units as needed
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure excellent clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction
• Accurately document in EPIC

This role offers an opportunity to be part of a hospital at the cusp of trauma designation, providing invaluable experience in ER care during a period of leadership growth and innovation. If you’re ready to make a significant impact and grow professionally, apply today to take the next step in your nursing career!