Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Providence, Rhode Island
Women & Infants Hospital

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment
Contract Length: 14 weeks
Schedule: Evenings only, 36 hours per week (3 PM - 3 AM) — no variations allowed
Unit: Emergency Room
Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC proficiency required

Job Description

Seeking experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurses to provide patient-centered nursing care in accordance with ANA Standards. Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation.

Required Qualifications

• License: Active Rhode Island RN license
• Experience: Emergency Medicine experience required (years not explicitly stated; assume minimum experience consistent with specialty)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
• Other Requirements:

  • Proficiency with EPIC EMR system
  • Ability to assist with patient lifting, transfers, and transport via wheelchair or stretcher
  • English proficiency required
  • COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinations required (including proof of COVID vaccine series or bivalent booster; medical exemptions reviewed prior to start)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
• Additional Health Requirements:

  • Immunizations or positive titers for MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B (vaccination series or declination), Tdap, Influenza
  • TB screening (2-step PPD or IGRA within the last year)
  • Fit testing for N95 masks within one year prior to start
• Background Checks and Compliance:

  • Federal, county, national, and statewide background checks including OIG, NSO, GSA/SAM searches within 6 months of start
  • Fingerprinting in Rhode Island within 30 days of start
  • Employment verification for last 5 years
  • Confidentiality agreement signed before start
• Testing and Competency:

  • Skills checklist, specialty competency exam, basic EKG exam, pharmacology exam, and core competencies testing required prior to or upon start
• Education:

  • BSN diploma or transcripts required

Additional Notes

• No contract extensions available
• Must work scheduled evening shift hours only (3 PM - 3 AM)
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for Emergency Room RNs with solid clinical experience and required certifications who are comfortable working evening shifts in a fast-paced environment.