Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Norwich, NY
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Staff Nurse - Emergency Department

Location: Norwich, New York
Employment Type: Clinical Nursing
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Emergency Department is responsible for protecting, promoting, and optimizing health and abilities, preventing illness and injury, and alleviating suffering through diagnosis, treatment, and advocacy. The RN ensures compliance with professional standards and promotes a patient-centered, healing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, delegate, coordinate, implement, and evaluate nursing care for a group of patients.
• Serve as primary or accountable nurse as assigned.
• Educate patients and families on health promotion and disease management.
• Administer medications safely according to policy.
• Participate in resource utilization including staffing and time management.
• Comply with nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and policies.
• Support Nursing Shared Governance, unit councils, improvement initiatives, and peer review.
• Engage in professional development and continuing education.
• Integrate nursing research and evidence-based practice.
• Provide a supportive learning environment for new staff and students.
• Perform Charge Nurse or Shift Coordinator duties when assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• Collaboration
• Verbal and written communication
• Judgment and critical thinking
• Organizational understanding
• Planning and time management
• Problem solving
• Quality focus
• Reliability
• Safety and risk management

Preferred: Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting.

Education & Licensure Requirements

• Required: Associate's degree from an accredited school of Nursing
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
• Current New York State Registered Nurse License
• BLS Certification (AHA, HSI, or American Red Cross)
• Unit-specific requirements may apply

Preferred: Professional certification in a related nursing specialty

Specialty & Experience

• Specialty: Emergency Department Nursing
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years based on typical expectations for this role.
• Prior travel experience: Not required

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Department nurses seeking a 13-week contract in New York with opportunities for professional growth and involvement in shared governance.