Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Little Falls, Minnesota
CHI Saint Gabriel's Hospital

Job Opportunity: ER Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Little Falls, Minnesota
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced ER Registered Nurse for a Level IV trauma and stroke-ready emergency department. The unit treats patients across the lifespan from newborn to geriatric with a variety of conditions including respiratory, cardiac, trauma, and stroke cases.

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license in Minnesota
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• TNCC, ENPC, or PALS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of Critical Access Emergency Department experience preferred (highest required years of experience)
• Competent triage skills required
• Strong practical skills, ability to work independently and as a team player
• Competency in de-escalation skills (no in-house security)

Work Environment & Details

• Nurse-to-patient ratio varies; 1:3 common depending on acuity
• 10-bed ER with 2 trauma bays
• Separate triage room and locked seclusion room available
• No fast track area
• Average 25-30 patients treated per day
• Common drips: norepinephrine, nitroglycerin, heparin, amiodarone, propofol
• 24/7 provider coverage (MD, DO, or PA) with one provider on shift
• No charge nurse on shift
• CNA/Tech support available afternoons and evenings (1400-2230)
• Respiratory Therapist available daytime and on-call at night; RNs must be able to initiate respiratory treatments with RT assistance
• RNs required to read their own cardiac monitor strips (Phillips monitors)
• No Tele/Monitor Techs in ER
• No X-Ray or CT in ER; RN assists with transport and attends CT for stroke activations
• Phlebotomy performed by both RNs and dedicated phlebotomists
• 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm and 7pm-7am), rotating days and nights with 6-week schedule blocks
• Every other weekend and holiday required
• No call, standby, or floating requirements
• Professional dress code, no specific scrub color
• Orientation lasts until competency achieved, up to 4 shifts

Additional Notes

• Candidates must not have worked full-time, part-time, or PRN within the past year at any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI or Dignity
• Must complete required Return to Office (RTO) upfront; no additional RTO approved after submission

This position is ideal for ER nurses with solid critical access ED experience who are comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment with a diverse patient population.