Emergency Department RN | Full-Time

Description

 

Weiser Memorial Hospital is currently seeking a qualified Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team! Come work at one of the Best Places to Work in Idaho and step into a role where your skills truly matter. At Weiser Memorial Hospital, we’re more than a critical access hospital—we’re a team committed to delivering exceptional care to our rural community. We're currently seeking a capable, compassionate Emergency Department RN to provide frontline emergency care in a fast-paced, collaborative setting. 

Location: Weiser Memorial Hospital – Weiser, Idaho
Schedule: Full-Time | Includes rotating weekends, holidays, and shared on-call
Salary Range: $31.58 - $51.91 per hour, based on experience

Status: Non-Exempt, Eligible for overtime
Department: Emergency 

Job Description

• Triage, assess, and manage patients across all age groups with varying levels of acuity
• Respond rapidly and accurately to changes in patient conditions
• Administer medications and IV fluids in compliance with safety protocols
• Monitor hemodynamic and cardiac status, interpreting and responding to critical data
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure continuity of care
• Educate patients and families on treatment and recovery
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and execute care plans
• Support performance improvement initiatives and emergency preparedness
• Train and mentor new staff and contribute to departmental growth

Schedule Expectations and Basic Skills

• Rotates weekends and holidays
• Shares on-call responsibilities with other ED nurses
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English (additional languages a plus)
• Basic math skills (rates, ratios, percentages)
• Basic computer knowledge
• Working knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to remain composed and effective in stressful situations
• Commitment to Weiser’s standards of performance improvement and service excellence

Working Environment 

• Exposure to blood, bodily fluids, diseases, and hazardous materials
• Requires lifting up to 25 lbs frequently and working on your feet for most of the shift
• Physical endurance and stability necessary for emergency patient care
• Must possess sensory capabilities including hearing, touch, and vision for patient assessment and response

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive work environment with a focus on teamwork and collaboration
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• PERSI Retirement savings plan 
• Generous paid time off and extended illness bank
• Employee assistance program and wellness initiatives

Requirements

Education & Experience: 

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with three years registered nurse experience within the last 48 months, and two years of critical care or emergency nursing experience preferred. 
• Minimum of 3 years of RN experience within the last 48 months  

Licensure & Certifications: 

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Idaho  
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required  
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Required within 6 months of hire  
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Required within 8 months of hire  
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – Recommended within 12 months of hire  
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) – Recommended within 18 months of hire  
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) – Encouraged  
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) or Certified Emergency Registered Nurse (CERN) – Strongly encouraged after 2 years of ED experience

General: 

• Ability to use sound judgment and cope with potentially stressful situations.
• Ability and willingness to exhibit behaviors consistent with standards of performance improvement and organizational values.
• Ability and willingness to exhibit behaviors consistent with principles for service excellence. 
• Able to communicate effectively in Engly, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred. 
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide - figure rates, ratio, and percent).
• Basic computer knowledge. 
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

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