Emergency Department Registered Nurse

As a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department at MedStar Health, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to diverse adult and pediatric patients with urgent and emergent conditions. You will perform rapid assessments, triage, administer medications, coordinate diagnostic tests, and collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams. RNs support patients and families through critical moments, use advanced technology and clinical protocols, and actively participate in quality, safety, and professional development initiatives within our mission-driven, patient-first culture. Perform rapid assessment and triage of ED patients across the lifespan Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments per provider orders and protocols Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and patient status, escalating changes promptly Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams on care plans and interventions Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the EHR Provide patient and family education, support, and discharge instructions Follow infection prevention, safety, and quality standards at all times Participate in emergency response situations, including codes and trauma activations Precept and support new staff and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives Emergency nursing Triage assessment IV therapy and medication administration Cardiac and respiratory monitoring Advanced life support protocols Wound care and trauma management Electronic Health Records (EHR) documentation Patient and family education Infection prevention and control Interdisciplinary team collaboration Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or ENPC Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred Emergency nursing experience preferred