Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) -- Emergency Department (ER/ED)

As an Emergency Department RN at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC), you'll deliver rapid, evidence-based care to patients of all ages while collaborating closely with an experienced ED team. If you love fast-paced, high-impact work where your critical thinking truly saves lives, this role is for you.

About Us

North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) is a community-focused hospital serving Harrison and the surrounding Ozarks region. We're committed to compassionate care, clinical excellence, and a culture where teammates support one another and do the right thing for patients and families every time.

Job Summary

Provide professional nursing care using the full nursing process in a high-acuity Emergency Department setting. You'll triage, assess, treat, and educate patients while coordinating seamlessly with physicians, EMS, and hospital departments to ensure timely, safe care.

Key Responsibilities

Triage and rapidly assess patients; identify and respond to life-threatening conditions. Deliver age-appropriate emergency care (cardiac, trauma, medical/surgical, pediatric). Administer medications and therapies per protocols; monitor and document patient responses. Coordinate patient care with ED physicians, hospitalists, specialists, and ancillary departments. Support and precept EMT, paramedic, and nursing students within approved guidelines. Uphold infection prevention standards and ED safety practices. Participate in quality improvement, required in-services, and ED staff meetings. Communicate with patients and families in a kind, clear, and culturally sensitive manner.

Keywords:

RN, Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, Emergency Room, ER, ED, triage, trauma, cardiac, pediatric, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, ENPC, TNCC, Arkansas RN license, acute care, critical care, quality improvement, EHR/EMR.

Job Qualifications

Required

Current Arkansas Registered Nurse (RN) license (or compact RN eligible). BLS and ACLS (AHA) active at hire. NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) within 3 months of hire. Pediatric credential: PALS

or

ENPC within 6 months of hire. TNCC within 12 months of hire. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with providers, staff, patients, and families; proficient English reading/writing/speaking.

Preferred

1+ year Emergency or Critical Care RN experience; 2-5 years total RN experience. CEN certification. Strong assessment/triage skills and experience across cardiac, trauma, medical/surgical, and pediatric emergencies.

Compensation & Schedule

Status:

Full-time; part-time opportunities may be available.

Schedule:

Variable/rotating; may include 12-hour shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays based on department needs.

Compensation:

Competitive pay with differentials where applicable; details discussed during the interview process.

Why Join Us

High-trust, teamwork-oriented ED that values kindness and clinical excellence. Strong learning culture with precepting opportunities and ongoing education. The chance to make an immediate, meaningful impact in a community hospital setting.

Benefits Overview

Multiple health plan options (PPO and HDHP) with coverage through NARMC Domestic Network and Cigna Health Plan. Dental and vision coverage through Delta Dental and Delta Vision of Arkansas. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) available. Basic life insurance ($40,000) and AD&D provided at no cost; voluntary life options available. Short-term and long-term disability coverage offered. Accident and critical illness insurance through Lincoln Financial. 401(k) retirement plan with up to 3.5% company match, vested over 5 years. Paid Leave Bank (PLB) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) with accrual based on service years. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and First Stop Health 24/7 counseling services. AirMed/Mercy Life Flight membership for eligible staff and families. On-site wellness center and discounted membership at Planet Fitness. Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education. Employee referral bonuses and internal promotion opportunities. Pet insurance and identity theft protection available. * Discounts on prescriptions, cafeteria meals, gift shop items, and local thrift store purchases.