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Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Contract Duration: 12 weeks

Location: Murfreesboro, TN

Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week

About the Role

The facility's Emergency Department is seeking an experienced RN to provide rapid, high-quality care to patients experiencing acute illnesses, injuries, and life-threatening emergencies. You'll work in a fast-paced environment where clinical judgment and quick decision-making are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform rapid patient assessments and according to acuity and urgency
• Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and neurological status; recognize and respond to patient deterioration
• Administer medications, IV fluids, blood products, and treatments as ordered
• Initiate and maintain intravenous access; obtain blood specimens
• Assist with emergency procedures including CPR, trauma resuscitation, intubation, and wound care
• Operate cardiac monitors, defibrillators, infusion pumps, and ventilators
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary team members
• Provide care for medical, surgical, cardiac, neurological, psychiatric, pediatric, and trauma-related emergencies
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, treatments, and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and adhere to infection-control and safety protocols

Required Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (may be required)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification (preferred or required)
• Previous emergency department, critical care, or acute-care experience preferred

Essential Skills

Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, rapid decision-making, effective communication, teamwork, and the ability to remain organized under high-pressure situations.