Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Anderson, IN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) - Nights

Location: Anderson, Indiana
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Job Summary

Provide direct and indirect patient care in a fast-paced, 29-bed Emergency Department. Manage emergent and non-emergent medical conditions through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, timely, and compassionate care.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and triage per department protocols.
• Initiate and manage emergency nursing interventions for critically ill and injured patients.
• Administer medications, treatments, and IV therapies safely and accurately.
• Monitor patient condition and respond to clinical status changes.
• Assist with emergency procedures, trauma resuscitations, and cardiac emergencies.
• Utilize critical thinking and clinical judgment in high-acuity situations.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical record documentation.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, EMS personnel, respiratory therapy, laboratory, radiology, and ancillary staff.
• Adhere to hospital policies, regulatory standards, and infection prevention guidelines.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental education activities.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum of 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) experience, with recent ED experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of emergency nursing experience.
• Previous experience in a high-volume Emergency Department.
• Strong communication, prioritization, and critical thinking skills.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced, high-acuity 29-bed Emergency Department serving patients of all ages.
• Requires rapid decision-making and multitasking in a dynamic clinical setting.

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Verification of current RN license and primary source verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Completion of required certifications and exams including:

  • Pharmacology exam (minimum 80% score, updated every 3 years).
  • EKG exam (minimum 80% score, updated every 3 years).
  • Core competencies covering HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, and other regulatory topics (updated every 3 years).
• Health and immunization documentation including:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer, no declinations accepted).
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination (no declinations accepted).
  • Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted).
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination.
  • Influenza vaccine (optional, with mask requirement if declined during flu season).
  • Tuberculosis screening (2-step PPD or IGRA, chest X-ray if positive, annual TB questionnaire).
• Fit testing for respiratory protection (annual).
• Drug screening (12-panel, within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter).
• Criminal background check and employment verifications as required.
• Submission of professional references and education verifications.
• Completion of non-violent crisis intervention training (CPI, updated every 2 years).
• Submission of a current driver’s license or state ID matching address requirements.
• Onsite completion of nursing contract worker onboarding and education attestations.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Contract length interpreted as 13 weeks.
• Night shift hours are from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Room RNs seeking a challenging, fast-paced clinical environment with opportunities to utilize advanced emergency nursing skills.