Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Hinesville, GA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: ER Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Hinesville, Georgia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced ER RN to work in a busy emergency department with approximately 18 beds including 3 trauma bays. The facility is a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) working toward level IV designation, not a STEMI or stroke receiving center.

Required Qualifications

• License: Registered Nurse (RN) license required for Georgia
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of ER nursing experience (higher requirement if any discrepancy)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) preferred

Prior Travel Experience

• Travel experience preferred but not required

Job Details & Responsibilities

• Work exclusively in the ER; no floating to Med-Surg
• Manage ER holds (no separate holding area; holds are intermixed in ER)
• May work triage depending on experience
• Handle a variety of patients including abdominal pain, back pain, lacerations, influenza, COVID, shortness of breath, chest pain, stroke/CVA with TPA, psychiatric patients, motor vehicle accidents, trauma stabilization, DKA, sickle cell, hypertension, and STEMI transfers
• Administer and manage all common ER/critical care drips
• Troubleshoot respiratory equipment such as vents, BiPAP, CPAP, and high flow devices
• Read and interpret cardiac monitor strips independently
• Draw labs alongside techs
• Use EMR system: T-system

Work Environment

• Average patient volume: ~90 patients/day, up to 140 during peak season
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: Generally 1:4-5 depending on acuity
• Shift length: 12-hour shifts (7a, 12p, 3p, 7p)
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling allowed but requires manager approval; block scheduling available
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday coverage: Rotated with permanent staff
• No call or standby requirements
• Charge nurse present on every shift and takes patient assignments
• Support staff includes Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) with general tech duties
• In-house respiratory therapists available 24/7
• Radiology available 24/7 with hospital transport for imaging
• Phlebotomy performed by both RNs and techs
• Orientation: 3 shifts specific to unit

Additional Notes

• Facility uses ultrasound and vein finder in ER and Med-Surg
• Pharmacy available onsite until 5 PM; resource nurse assists with medication mixing
• Masking policy: Not required if vaccinated; mask and shield required if unvaccinated
• Emphasis on customer service and patient satisfaction
• Dress code: Caribbean Blue scrubs with matching scrub jacket or white jacket

This position is ideal for ER nurses comfortable with a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and proficient in IVs, drips, and critical care skills. Experience in smaller community hospitals with higher patient volumes is preferred over typical CAH experience.