Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) Job Description The Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality, compassionate, and timely care to patients of all ages in a fast-paced, 36-bed Emergency Department. The ED RN serves approximately 59,000 patients annually and is responsible for the rapid assessment, prioritization, intervention, and evaluation of patients presenting with a wide range of emergent and urgent conditions. This role requires strong critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Key Responsibilities • Perform comprehensive and focused assessments of patients presenting with emergent, urgent, or non-urgent conditions. • Triage patients using evidence-based triage protocols to determine acuity levels and initiate appropriate care. • Provide rapid intervention and stabilization for patients experiencing medical, surgical, traumatic, psychiatric, and pediatric emergencies. • Administer medications, treatments, and procedures in accordance with hospital policy and provider orders. • Operate and monitor medical equipment such as cardiac monitors, infusion pumps, ventilators, and point-of-care testing devices. • Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, EMS personnel, and other healthcare team members. • Coordinate patient care, including diagnostic testing, re-evaluation, disposition planning, and patient education. • Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record. • Participate in rapid response, trauma activations, code blue, stroke, and STEMI protocols as required. • Maintain strict adherence to infection control, safety guidelines, and hospital standards. • Support a culture of patient-centered care, empathy, and service excellence in a high-volume ED environment. Qualifications Required: • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Oklahoma (or compact license). • Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification. Preferred/Required within timeframe after hire: • TNCC and ENPC certifications (preferred). • Prior experience in Emergency Nursing, Critical Care, or high-acuity settings. Skills & Abilities • Strong critical thinking and rapid decision-making skills. • Ability to work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. • Excellent communication and teamwork ability. • Competency in trauma care, cardiac care, and stabilizing critically ill patients. • Ability to remain calm and focused during high-stress situations. Working Conditions • Fast-paced, high-acuity Emergency Department with 36 beds. • Frequent exposure to trauma and critical illness. • Requires standing, walking, lifting, and performing physical tasks throughout the shift. • Collaboration with a diverse healthcare team and EMS partners serving the community. Shift Information • Nights (7p-7a) • Holiday Coverage Required Minimum Years of Experience • 2 years Certifications / Requirements • ACLS • BLS/BCLS • PALS