Job Description

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. 

Nice to Have:

+1 year of ER experience.

Responsibilities:

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

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

‍⚕️ 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

5. Documentation & Reporting

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

‍ 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

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

Job Tags

Full time

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