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ER Nurse Jobs Overview

As a nursing professional in the emergency department (ED), also called the emergency room (ER), you’re part of a team of doctors, triage nurses, and other clinicians that moves quickly to assess patients and deliver medical treatments for injury or illness. If you’re in search of ER nurse jobs, you can find them right here in a mix of settings, from rural areas to large cities.

Of the nearly 155.4 million ER visits made in the United States each year, some of the most common reasons are:

Stomach and abdominal pain, cramps, and spasms
Chest pain and related symptoms
Shortness of breath
Cough
Fever

Being an ER nurse gives you the opportunity to work in stand-alone emergency departments or in large hospitals. Additionally, you could opt for ER travel nurse jobs if you want to treat patients where resources are limited or where there’s a pressing need for aid (such as after a disaster).

Start searching IntelyCare today for full-time, part-time, contract, temporary, or per diem emergency room nurse jobs.

Education and Certifications for ER Nursing Jobs

To qualify for an ER nurse job, you’ll need to hold a nursing license or certification in good standing. Many ER jobs will require you to be certified in some or all of the following:

Basic life support (BLS)
Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
Emergency nursing pediatric (ENPC)
Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS)
National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN)
Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)

For certain emergency department nurse jobs, you may need to have prior ED or acute care experience.

ER Nurse Resume and Cover Letter

To help distinguish yourself from other candidates applying to emergency room nurse jobs, put some time and effort into crafting an excellent ER nursing resume. Make sure your resume reflects the requirements that you see in a particular job posting.

For instance, if the posting says the preferred applicant will exhibit “a high level of professionalism in a fast-paced environment,” feature that phrase in your resume. Follow up in your ER nurse cover letter by telling a story that shows your experience and skills in that area. Doing this helps the employer to have a better understanding of the value you’d bring to the role.

Interviewing for ER Jobs

ER nursing is not for the faint of heart — and neither is interviewing for a job. Don’t let your nerves get the better of you. Prepare by taking a look at some of the top ER nurse interview questions and practicing your answers. This can go a long way in helping you to feel more confident when pursuing ED nurse jobs.

ER Nurse Salary

The average annual salary for a staff ER nurse is around $85,000 for an RN. Your location, level of experience, facility type, and employer can affect what you earn. For a clearer picture of ER nurse jobs’ salary expectations in your area, explore the current openings on IntelyCare by your license type:

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Full-time

12 hours ago

Registered Nurse (RN) MUSC Florence Emergency Services PRN

MUSC Florence, SC

Job Description Summary Awesome PRN opportunity for an experienced nurse interested in Emergency Services! Apply today or contact Recruiter Shannon Shaw at shawsh@musc.edu or 843-674-2694 for more information. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type PRN Cost Center CC003621 FLO - Emergency Dept (FMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-28 Scheduled Weekly Hours 8 Work Shift Job Description Provides nursing care to patients using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). Directs and leads other assigned team members and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with nursing standards of care and practice. Provide patient/family centered care using the nursing process and focusing on the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs. This includes providing for the assessment, development of nursing diagnoses, outcome identification, planning, implementation of interventions, coordination of care, health teaching and promotion and evaluation of goals and interventions consistent with the policies of MUSC. Maintains a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment through ensuring patient privacy and responsive, respectful, accepting, and professional behavior. Demonstrates the ability to function in a professional setting through active participation in a professional practice model. This includes participating in shared governance, adherence to standards of care, participation in peer review and professional development promoting leadership and clinical excellence, effective team skills, autonomous practice and acknowledgment of accountability for actions and critical thinking. Coordinates the effective and efficient delivery of patient care services through the application of care management principles. Identifies clinical priorities and initiates action to improve patient outcomes. Demonstrates ability to function in a professional practice model through active participation in shared governance, promotion of a healthy work environment and acceptance of personal responsibility for professional growth. Additional Job Description Minimum Requirements : Associate's Degree, and a minimum of one year of work experience as a registered nurse required. Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required. Physical Requirements: 1. Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time. 2. Proficiency in manual dexterity and fine motor skills for tasks such as taking patient vitals, administering injections, or conducting physical exams. 3. Capacity to lift and move patients or medical equipment as needed. 4. Visual acuity and color perception to accurately read medical charts, documents, and monitors. 5. Auditory ability to effectively communicate with patients and colleagues, as well as to perceive important sounds such as alarms or patient instructions. 6. Stamina and resilience to handle the physical and emotional demands of providing patient care, including long shifts and potentially stressful situations. 7. Mobility to navigate clinical environments, including moving between patient rooms, offices, and other areas of the facility. 8. Compliance with infection control protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

Full-time

14 hours ago

UI Health - Staff Nurse I Emergency Services Flex Nights

UI Health Chicago, IL

Position Summary The Staff Nurse I provides direct patient care and takes the initiative to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care, and standards of nursing excellence into clinical practice. This position integrates professional practice model, current standards of practice and clinical experience to provide "quality" patient care as measured by established nursing quality standards and other governing/accrediting health care bodies. The Staff Nurse I engages and obtains information from patient and/or family to advocate for the patient, develops an appropriate patient educational plan, and responds to patient's changing needs while sharing information and collaborating with other members of the health care team to promote effective patient care. The Staff Nurse I participates in organizational, departmental, and shared leadership activities; supports department and unit goals in daily behavior. Duties & Responsibilities Develops, implements, and updates the patient’s plan of care based on on-going assessment of the patient and input from the patient’s family. Shares information and collaborates with other members of the health care team to promote effective patient care. Verifies and implements orders from physician, physician assistant and/or advance practice nurse by performing interventions as prescribed by the provider and documenting accurately in the electronic medical record. Engages and obtains information from patient and/or family to develop an appropriate patient educational plan. Recognizes symptoms, establishes priorities, and responds to patient’s changing needs. Engages support personnel by delegating appropriate tasks per the Illinois State Nurse Practice Act and provides support and feedback. Advocates for patients, families, and their significant others, the community, and the nursing profession. Integrates theoretical knowledge, evidence-based research, current standards of practice and clinical experience to provide “quality” patient care as measured by established nursing quality standards and other governing/accrediting health care bodies. Assumes role of Charge Nurse when assigned, utilizing appropriate resources and tools. Collaborates with other nurses to identify, promote, and provide positive learning experiences for staff and students. Serves as preceptor and/or resource to other nursing, support staff and students. Takes responsibility for continued professional growth/development by identification of learning needs and initiates strategies to meet such needs. Other duties as assigned. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.