Registered Nurse - Emergency Room (ER RN) - Wetumpka, Alabama

An exciting opportunity awaits experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurses seeking a dynamic contract assignment. This role offers the chance to deliver high-acuity care in a 71-bed, Level II Trauma environment that functions at near Level I standards.

Schedule:

• 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM shifts
• Rotating weekends required (every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month for block schedules)
• 4-week scheduling cycles
• No on-call; holiday rotations required per facility policy

Desired Qualifications:

• Current RN license
• At least 2 years of recent critical care experience (ICU, ER, or MS hold), with the most recent year in a Level II ER
• Familiarity with Cerner or Epic EMR systems strongly preferred
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, Secure/CPI (JACHO accepted), NIHSS, and TNCC
• Proficiency in advanced skills including trach and vent care, ICU drips, chest tubes, art lines, central lines, PICC, midline, ports, Foley, orthopedic device application, BiPAP/HiFlow, and continuous bladder irrigation

Key Responsibilities:

• Care for diverse and complex patient populations: multi-system trauma, STEMI, stroke, cardiac, respiratory, GI/GU, OB/GYN, pediatrics, and psychiatric
• Manage patient ratios: 1:4 ER, 1:5 MS holds, 1:3 ICU holds
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including CNAs, unit secretaries, charge nurses, hospitalists, and a dedicated IV team
• Utilize Cerner EMR, Plum 360 pumps, Omnicell dispensing, and Spacelabs monitors
• Participate in classroom and unit orientation to ensure readiness

Benefits and Support:

• Solid onboarding program: 24 hours classroom and 24 hours unit orientation for new and returning travelers (after 1+ year away)
• Support staff including CNAs, receptionist/HUC, phlebotomy, IV/VAT teams, and hospitalists
• Free parking in the facility’s parking garage
• Flexible scrub color policy
• Up to 7 pre-approved days off available (excluding blackout dates)

Take the next step in your ER nursing career and broaden your impact in a high-acuity setting. Apply now to secure your spot for this contract beginning July 20, 2026!