RN Emergency Room — Women's Emergency Department

About the Role

We're hiring an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a 90-day onsite contract assignment within the Women's Emergency Department at a leading healthcare facility in Providence, Rhode Island.

This role focuses on emergency nursing care, patient coordination, discharge planning, and high-acuity clinical support within a specialized women's emergency care environment. The ideal candidate brings strong emergency department experience combined with Labor, Delivery & Recovery (LDR) expertise and thrives in fast-paced clinical settings.

Position Overview

• Position: RN Emergency Room
• Department: Women's Emergency Department
• Employment Type: Contract
• Contract Length: 90 Days
• Dates: June 1, 2026 – September 28, 2026
• Schedule: Night Shift
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM EST
• Work Type: Fully Onsite
• Location: Providence, Rhode Island

Compensation

• Pay Rate: $72.07/hour

What You'll Do

Patient Care & Clinical Assessment

• Implement and monitor individualized patient care plans
• Assess patient conditions and provide emergency nursing care
• Respond rapidly to emergent and acute patient situations
• Monitor patient status and communicate updates appropriately
• Deliver compassionate care to patients and families during crisis situations

Care Coordination

• Coordinate interdisciplinary patient care across departments
• Collaborate closely with:
  • Physicians
  • Midwives
  • Specialty providers
  • Nursing teams
  • Support staff
• Facilitate consultations and specialty care coordination
• Support smooth communication throughout the patient care process

Clinical Execution

• Administer medications and treatments as ordered
• Carry out physician and nursing directives
• Perform emergency procedures and interventions
• Monitor patient response to treatment
• Maintain accurate EPIC documentation and clinical records
• Provide specialized nursing support within the Women's Emergency Department

Discharge Planning & Patient Education

• Assess discharge planning needs
• Coordinate post-care and follow-up arrangements
• Provide discharge instructions and patient education
• Support transitions to inpatient, outpatient, or home care settings

Patient Safety & Handling

• Assist with patient transfers and transportation
• Follow infection control and patient safety protocols
• Maintain safe patient handling procedures
• Support emergency department operational safety standards

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of Emergency Room nursing experience
• Labor, Delivery & Recovery (LDR) experience required
• Women's Emergency Room or obstetric nursing experience preferred
• Traveler or contract nursing experience preferred

Licensure & Certifications

• Active Rhode Island RN License required
• Current:
  • BLS Certification
  • PALS Certification
  • ACLS Certification
  • NIH Stroke Certification
• All specialty certifications must remain active and current

Technical Skills

• EPIC proficiency required
• Strong EHR and clinical documentation experience
• Familiarity with emergency department clinical systems and equipment
• Strong clinical technology skills

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in high-stress environments
• Strong patient advocacy mindset
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach
• Strong multitasking and prioritization ability
• Professional, compassionate, and reliable demeanor

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts
• Ability to assist with patient lifting and transfers
• Physical stamina for extended standing and clinical activity
• Ability to respond quickly during emergency situations

Work Environment

• Women's Emergency Department
• High-acuity emergency care setting
• Fully onsite clinical role
• Night-shift hospital environment
• Collaborative interdisciplinary healthcare team

Why This Role Stands Out

Specialized Women's Emergency Care

This role offers exposure to emergency nursing within a specialized women's health and obstetric-focused environment.

High-Acuity Clinical Experience

You'll work directly with complex emergency and obstetric patient populations in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Strong Compensation

Competitive hourly rate for a short-term specialized contract assignment.

Consistent Night Schedule

Predictable 12-hour night shift schedule supporting work consistency throughout the contract period.

Ideal for Experienced Traveler Nurses

Excellent opportunity for experienced ER and LDR nurses seeking flexible contract assignments in a specialized clinical setting.