Registered Nurse

Emergency Department Nurse – Night Shift

Location: Overland Park, KS

Shift & Schedule:

• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (4 x 12)
• Every third weekend required
• 48 hours guaranteed per week
• 13-week contract

About the Role:

You'll join a busy emergency department providing direct care to a high-acuity patient population. This role demands strong assessment and skills, rapid decision-making, and the ability to manage multiple patients simultaneously in a dynamic environment.

Typical Responsibilities:

• and prioritize incoming patients across the acuity spectrum
• Manage trauma activations, codes, and acute deteriorations
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions per protocol
• Monitor patients awaiting admission, transfer, or discharge
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team on care plans
• Educate patients and families on discharge and follow-up
• Document assessments and interventions accurately in the medical record
• Maintain patient flow in a high-volume setting
• Apply infection control and safety protocols consistently

Required Qualifications:

• Active RN license (Kansas)
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certification
• Minimum 2 years emergency/trauma nursing experience
• Knowledge of trauma, STEMI, stroke, and sepsis protocols
• Comfort with systems and fast-paced environments

Preferred Certifications:

• CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse)
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)

Dress Code: Cobalt blue top, black or cobalt blue pants, closed-toe shoes

Float requirements are rare. Unit secretary coverage and core staffing support the team. Apply if you're comfortable in high-acuity emergency care and value a collaborative culture.