Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Nashua, New Hampshire
Saint Joseph Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) - Contract Position

Location: Nashua, New Hampshire
Specialty: Nursing
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse is a vital member of the patient care team responsible for delivering direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process. Duties include:

• Assessing patients upon admission using interview techniques to gather medical history, current status, vital signs, lab work, x-rays, and other diagnostic tests.
• Planning and implementing written care plans under physician direction.

Requirements

Education & Licensure

• Graduate from an approved School of Nursing.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Active New Hampshire RN license required or eligibility to obtain one.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required.

Experience

• Clinical experience preferred.

Certifications

• ACLS, BLS/BCLS, PALS certifications required.
• Specialty certification preferred.

Essential Job Functions

Assessment

• Perform standard assessments using basic equipment.

Medication Administration

• Requires good visual acuity and hand-eye coordination.

Communication & Documentation

• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Patient Safety

• Meet established job safety standards.

Interpersonal Skills

• Interact positively with team members and patients.
• Respect patients’ culture, lifestyle, religion, and age when planning or implementing care.
• Accept constructive criticism and manage emotional responses positively.

Additional Information

• Up to 16 hours of orientation is unpaid.
• The facility reserves the right to cancel up to 3 shifts during the 13-week contract.