Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Jamaica Hospital

$116K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program (BSN preferred)
  • Current New York State RN license
  • Minimum 3-5 years of ER, Med/Surg, or Critical Care experience (Level I ER experience strongly preferred)
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a high-stress, fast-paced trauma environment
  • Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and rapid decision-making skills

Responsibilities

  • Perform rapid triage and assessments to determine patient care priority
  • Deliver life-saving interventions, including IV access and medication administration
  • Monitor vital signs, pain levels, and clinical responses
  • Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams on treatment and discharge planning
  • Conduct point-of-care testing and assist in emergency interventions
  • Maintain accurate, detailed documentation of patient care
  • Communicate effectively with patients and families, providing reassurance and education

Benefits

  • $55.92/hour + shift differentials
  • Full 1199 Union Benefits, including health, dental, vision, pension, and paid time off
  • Structured 12-hour day and night shifts with flexibility
  • Continuing education and professional development opportunities
  • Career advancement within a high-acuity, high-volume emergency care environment
Full Job Description
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Full-Time | 12-Hour Day & Night Shifts | $55.92/hour + Shift Differentials + Full 1199 Union Benefits
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center | Jamaica, NY

We are seeking experienced ER Registered Nurses with prior Level I Trauma Center experience for immediate full-time opportunities on day and night 12-hour flex shifts. This role is not open to new graduates.

Compensation & Benefits
  • $55.92/hour + shift differentials
  • Full 1199 Union Benefits, including health, dental, vision, pension, and paid time off
  • Structured 12-hour day and night shifts with flexibility
  • Continuing education and professional development opportunities
  • Career advancement within a high-acuity, high-volume emergency care environment

Why Join Our ER Team
  • Work in a high-volume Level I Trauma Center with complex and diverse cases
  • Deliver critical care in real-time, high-pressure scenarios
  • Collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary teams
  • Exposure to advanced emergency procedures, life-saving interventions, and complex clinical cases
  • Opportunity to expand advanced trauma, critical care, and ER skills

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform rapid triage and assessments to determine patient care priority
  • Deliver life-saving interventions, including IV access, medication administration, wound care, and patient stabilization
  • Monitor vital signs, pain levels, and clinical responses
  • Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams on treatment and discharge planning
  • Conduct point-of-care testing, assist in procedures, and manage emergency interventions
  • Maintain accurate, detailed documentation of patient care and clinical status
  • Communicate effectively with patients and families, providing reassurance and education

Tagged as: e..r., emergency room, RN

Requirements
  • Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program (BSN preferred)
  • Current New York State RN license
  • Minimum 3-5 years of ER, Med/Surg, or Critical Care experience (Level I ER experience strongly preferred; no exceptions)
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a high-stress, fast-paced trauma environment
  • Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and rapid decision-making skills

Work Environment
  • Busy, Level I Trauma Emergency Department
  • 12-hour day and night shifts
  • High-acuity, team-oriented, fast-paced environment
  • Exposure to a diverse patient population with complex medical and trauma cases

Apply
Experienced ER nurses are encouraged to apply immediately through the Jamaica Hospital Medical Center careers portal. Join our team and make a meaningful impact where every second matters.

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