Registered Nurse, Emergency Room (RN-ER)

Las Cruces

Published 6 hours ago

Role: Registered Nurse, Emergency Room (RN-ER)
Location: Las Cruces, NM
Position: Full Time + Benefits

Requirements:

-NM RN License.
-Associate's degree in Nursing.
-BLS certification is required.
-ACLS, PALS and TNCC are required within six months of hire.Β 

Nice to Have:

+1 year of ER experience.

Responsibilities:

πŸš‘ 1. Triage & Patient Assessment

  • Perform rapid assessment of patients upon arrival
  • Prioritize care based on severity (triage system)
  • Collect medical history and evaluate symptoms quickly
  • Identify life-threatening conditions immediately

πŸ₯ 2. Emergency Care & Treatment

  • Provide urgent care for trauma, cardiac events, strokes, and other emergencies
  • Administer medications, IV fluids, and blood products
  • Perform wound care, splinting, and basic life support
  • Assist with emergency procedures (intubation, CPR, defibrillation)

⚑ 3. Monitoring & Critical Response

  • Continuously monitor vital signs and patient status
  • Recognize and respond to sudden changes in condition
  • Operate emergency equipment like cardiac monitors and ventilators

πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈ 4. Collaboration with Healthcare Team

  • Work closely with physicians, paramedics, and specialists
  • Communicate critical patient information clearly and quickly
  • Assist during diagnostic tests and procedures

πŸ“Š 5. Documentation & Reporting

  • Maintain accurate and timely patient records
  • Document treatments, medications, and patient responses
  • Ensure legal and regulatory compliance

πŸ§‘β€πŸ« 6. Patient & Family Education

  • Provide clear instructions on treatment and discharge care
  • Support patients and families during stressful situations
  • Educate on follow-up care and medications

🚨 7. Crisis Management

  • Handle high-pressure, unpredictable situations
  • Manage multiple patients simultaneously
  • Stay calm and make quick, critical decisions

⚠️ 8. Safety & Infection Control

  • Follow strict infection control and safety protocols
  • Use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately
  • Ensure a safe environment for patients and staff

πŸ’‘ Key Skills Required

  • Strong critical thinking and quick decision-making
  • Excellent communication and teamwork
  • Emotional resilience and stress management
  • Advanced clinical and emergency care skills

Full time

Mid-Senior Level

Medical Hospitals

Las Cruces