Registered Nurse (RN) — Emergency Department, PRN

Job overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) — Emergency Department, PRN role is onsite in Washington, MO. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes PRN pay as competitive and notes that shift differentials are available. The nurse supports Mercy Hospital Washington’s 26-bed Emergency Department, which provides adult and pediatric emergency care. The role exists to assess, stabilize, and care for emergency patients while coordinating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams. Responsibilities include triage, emergency interventions, high-acuity patient management, trauma response, and patient and family education. The position offers flexible scheduling with variable shifts; current Missouri or compact RN licensure and ACLS are required, while BLS may be completed within 30 days of hire.

What you'll do

• Perform rapid assessment and triage
• provide emergency stabilization and intervention
• manage high-acuity patients
• collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams
• respond to trauma and emergencies
• educate patients and families
• provide compassionate care. Requires a current Missouri or compact RN license and ACLS
• BLS within 30 days of hire. Previous emergency, ICU, critical care, trauma, or acute-care nursing experience is preferred
• PALS, TNCC, and CEN are preferred.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

emergency department

prn

washington mo

mercy

flexible scheduling

variable shifts

adult and pediatric care

26-bed emergency department

1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio

acls required

bls within 30 days

trauma and critical care

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting notes benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for eligible team members
• PRN eligibility is not specified.

Why this role

PRN role with flexible scheduling and variable shifts; 26-bed Emergency Department with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio; care for adult and pediatric patients; shift differentials available.

About the employer

Mercy is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.