RN - Emergency Department (ER) | Monticello, IL | Contract

RN - Emergency Department (ER) | Monticello, IL | Contract

Quick Look

• Weekly Gross Pay: Not specified
• Shift: 3 12 hour shifts 6:30p-7a
• Start Date: 10/28/2026
• Duration: 1 week
• Number of Openings: 2

We are seeking a dedicated Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) to provide comprehensive nursing care to patients across the lifespan in accordance with professional nursing standards, hospital policies, and applicable regulatory requirements. The ED RN is responsible for triaging, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in a fast-paced environment, responding effectively to changes in patient condition, and collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe, high-quality patient outcomes.

The ED RN demonstrates clinical competence in emergency nursing and may provide nursing care in other patient care departments as assigned and within the scope of licensure and competency. This position is classified as safety sensitive and, in the interest of patient safety, may not test positive for THC under any circumstances.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive, age-specific patient assessments and reassessments according to hospital policy and nursing standards.
• Provides care to patients across the lifespan, including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized plans of care.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to changes in patient condition and treatment responses.
• Ensures all patient care activities support patient safety and reduce the risk of medical errors.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development principles and provides age-appropriate care.

Emergency Department Clinical Responsibilities

• Performs triage assessments and accurately assigns acuity levels based on established triage standards.
• Assists providers with emergency and bedside procedures.
• Administers medications safely and accurately according to physician/provider orders.
• Initiates, monitors, and discontinues intravenous therapies as appropriate.
• Participates in emergency response, stabilization, and transfer of patients requiring higher levels of care.

Documentation and Communication

• Maintains accurate, timely, and complete patient documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Communicates effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, leadership, coworkers, patients, and families.

Patient Advocacy and Customer Service

• Treats patients, families, visitors, and coworkers with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
• Encourages patient and family participation in care planning and decision-making.

Department Operations

• Performs crash cart checks and required daily equipment logs.
• Ensures equipment is clean, operational, and ready for patient use.
• Completes required state and organizational reporting responsibilities.

Quality Improvement and Professional Development

• Participates in quality improvement, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintains current nursing knowledge through continuing education and in-service programs.

GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are passionate about providing high-quality emergency care and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply today!