ER RN | Springfield, Tennessee

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Job Description

Provide expert nursing care in a dynamic Emergency Room setting, ensuring patient safety and quality according to professional standards. This contract position in Springfield, TN focuses on delivering skilled and compassionate care throughout night shifts, with a nurse-to-patient ratio designed to optimize attention and outcomes.

Location: Springfield, TN offers a welcoming community with a blend of suburban comfort and proximity to urban amenities. Residents can enjoy local parks, shopping, and dining options while benefiting from a quieter pace of life.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to ER patients, following established protocols and best practices.
• Apply critical thinking and clinical judgment to assess and manage patient needs, including stroke and sepsis protocols.
• Administer medications, perform IV insertions, and conduct patient triage efficiently.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members, providing leadership and supervision during assigned shifts.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records using Cerner EMR system.
• Adhere strictly to hospital policies and state Nurse Practice Act requirements.
• Manage patient loads with a typical ratio of 1 nurse to 4 patients in an 8-bed ER setting.

Qualifications:

• Current RN license in Tennessee or multistate compact license.
• Minimum one year of Emergency Room nursing experience.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Proficient in triage, medication administration, IV therapy, and emergency protocols.
• Ability to work nights, 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, without on-call or floating shifts.
• Commitment to maintaining professional competence and patient care standards.

Schedule:

• Nights, 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
• Block scheduling with maximum one week of time off allowed
• No holiday shift release time off

This contract opportunity requires candidates to be located more than 50 miles from the facility. Prepare to start promptly and bring your dedication to critical care nursing to this focused emergency department role.

Take the next step in your nursing career by applying today. This position offers a structured schedule and the chance to work in a supportive clinical environment where your expertise truly matters.