Registered Nurse - Emergency Room in Wetumpka, AL

Step into a vital role within a 71-bed, high-acuity Emergency Department that functions as a Level I Trauma center, handling a diverse patient population. Be at the forefront of acute care for multi-system trauma, STEMI, stroke, CHF, COPD, GI, GU, OB/GYN, pediatrics, and psychiatric patients from 7/20/26 to 10/17/26.

Schedule/Hours:

• 12-hour day shifts: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Rotating weekends; every other or minimum four weekend days per block schedule
• No on-call requirements
• One major and one minor holiday per policy (holiday scheduling not guaranteed)

Qualifications:

• Active RN license with at least two years of recent critical care experience in ER (Level II Trauma or higher); ICU and MS hold experience strongly preferred
• Cerner or EPIC EMR experience required
• First-time travelers welcomed if meeting experience criteria
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, Secure/CPI (nationally recognized/JACHO accepted), NIHSS

Essential Skills:

• Trach and vent care
• ICU drip management, chest tube and arterial line experience
• CVL, PICC, midline, and port management
• Orthopedic device/splint application
• Foley insertion, continuous bladder irrigation
• Experience with bipap/hiflow O2 therapy

Responsibilities:

• Manage 1:4 ER patient ratios, 1:5 for MS holds, and 1:3 for ICU holds
• Utilize Cerner EMR, Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Spacelabs monitoring equipment
• Collaborate with a dedicated team including CNAs, charge nurses, phlebotomy (up to 3 a.m.), IV/VAT team, hospitalists, and receptionists
• Complete comprehensive onboarding: 24 hours classroom, 24 hours on-unit orientation

Perks:

• Flexible scheduling with advance cycle and approved time off (up to 7 days, excluding blackout periods)
• Parking garage access
• Any solid color scrubs permitted

Contribute your critical care expertise to a high-performing ER team. Apply now to advance your emergency nursing career in a supportive, challenging setting!