ER RN
Alton, IL
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room

Location

Alton, IL

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | 12-Hour Mid Shifts (start times vary: 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM, or 6:30 PM) | Every other weekend required | Every other holiday required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 16-bed Emergency Department treating an average of 65 patients per day across all age groups, with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Administer and monitor common ER drips including vasopressors, insulin, and other standard infusions
• Read and interpret cardiac monitor strips independently, as no monitor technicians are on staff
• Perform and assist with lab draws, procedures, and patient assessments in collaboration with PCTs and support staff
• Work within a separate triage area when all required credentials are verified
• Collaborate with 24/7 ER physicians and mid-level providers to manage diagnoses including sepsis, CHF, pneumonia, suicidal ideation, and abdominal pain

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Room nursing experience
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Current PALS certification
• Ability to read and independently interpret cardiac monitor strips

Preferred Experience / Skills

• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification preferred
• Experience managing ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen equipment in an ER setting
• Familiarity with psychiatric patient management in an emergency environment

Why Join Us

• Self-scheduling and block scheduling options available, offering flexibility in how you manage your shifts
• Travelers will not be required to float to other units unless agreed upon at hire, allowing you to focus on the Emergency Department