Emergency Room RN Full-Time, Nights

Emergency Room RN Full-Time, Nights

Location: Ottumwa, Iowa
Schedule: Full-Time | Rotating Weekends | Nights
Salary: $70,803 - $95,596
Sign-On Bonus: $15,000
Relocation: Not included

About the Opportunity

HireNow Staffing is seeking a sharp, fast-acting Emergency Room RN to join a Level III Trauma Center that serves as a lifeline for Southeastern Iowa. If you're not just looking for a shift, but to truly make a difference in the moments that matter this is your team.

We're hiring seasoned nurses who thrive in unpredictable situations, possess critical thinking and trauma skills, and can multitask without missing a beat. This is not the place to grow into emergency care only confident, certified ER RNs should apply.

Who This Role Is For

This role is ideal for nurses who:

Can expertly triage and manage care for patients across all ages and acuity
Thrive under pressure and remain calm in high-stakes environments
Are already certified in advanced life-saving protocols or ready to get certified within weeks of hire
Want to join a department that values clinical autonomy and team synergy

Must-Have Qualifications (Do Not Apply Without These)

️ Active Iowa RN license or multistate license allowing practice in Iowa
️ BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (PALS must be obtained within 6 months if not current)
️ Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within 12 months of hire
️ Iowa Mandatory Reporter Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Certification
️ Demonstrated ability to assess and prioritize patients in a high-volume ED
️ Strong documentation and EMR skills clarity, accuracy, and speed matter here

Nice-to-Haves (Preferred Candidates Will Bring):

• Prior emergency nursing experience in a hospital setting

• Background in critical care or trauma unit

• Familiarity with Meditech or other EMRs

• Comfort with independent clinical judgment and escalation protocols

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

You won't be bored. You'll rotate through fast-track, triage, trauma, and main ED. You will:

• Assess, stabilize, and treat a wide range of emergency conditions

• Rapidly initiate care protocols: code strokes, STEMIs, trauma codes, respiratory distress

• Administer medications and IV therapies following 10 rights and hospital standards

• Collaborate with physicians, EMS, radiology, lab, and social services

• Document interventions and patient responses with precision

• Use your voice: escalate concerns and advocate for patients when things dont feel right

• Respond to behavioral and psychiatric emergencies with de-escalation and team safety in mind

• Educate patients and families before discharge or admission

• Ensure all infection control, fall prevention, and safety procedures are followed

Shift Details

• Night shift (includes weekends and holidays on a rotation)

• 12-hour shifts

• No remote or hybrid option

• Charge and preceptorship opportunities available for experienced RNs

The Hospital at a Glance

• Mid-size facility with strong community ties

• Recognized for emergency throughput improvements

• Access to tele-neuro and tele-psych specialists

• Modern equipment and a leadership team that listens

This Role Is NOT For You If:

You're a new grad or have no recent bedside experience
You're not up to date on life-saving certifications
You're looking for a low-acuity or routine-care setting
You're not comfortable with high-pressure, fast-paced clinical decision-making

Why Choose This Role

• $15,000 sign-on bonus

• Opportunity to work with an experienced and mission-driven ER team

• Access to ongoing clinical education and professional development

• Community-centered hospital where your input is heard and matters

How to Apply

If you're ready to deliver exceptional care when seconds count, apply now through HireNow Staffing. Well support your transition and ensure your profile gets the visibility it deserves.

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