Registered Nurse- Emergency Room- Nights

East Cooper Medical Center is one of South Carolina's leaders in healthcare. Our approach to medicine is designed to provide patients with successful outcomes, fast recovery times, and a better quality of life. Our hospital combines technology and clinical expertise with compassion to provide personalized care for a lifetime. Our expanded scope of services, our commitment to quality & safety, and our outstanding team of caregivers have attracted patients throughout the Lowcountry and beyond, and have contributed to or hospital being nationally recognized. Interested in joining our team? Apply today! 

Facility: East Cooper Medical Center 
Location: Mount Pleasant, SC 
Department: Emergency Room 
Position Type: Full Time Nights (36 hours) 
Work Schedule: 7p-7a

Position Summary
    • Provides direct and/or indirect nursing care under the direction of the Department Director and/or Charge Nurse

    • Delivers safe, effective, and professional nursing care to assigned patients

    • Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the healthcare needs of patients

    • Cares for a diverse patient population, from infants to geriatrics (unless otherwise specified)

    • Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure quality patient outcomes

    • Maintains a customer-focused approach and supports hospital and unit goals

    • Delivers nursing care that aligns with established practice standards and clinical guidelines

    • Must be willing and able to float to other comparable nursing units as needed

Qualifications
To be successful, the candidate must be able to perform all essential duties. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities.

Required Skills & Abilities
    • Strong knowledge of general nursing theories and practices

    • Ability to assess, manage, and respond to life-threatening conditions and emergencies

    • Proficiency in critical medication administration and arrhythmia detection/management

    • Ability to evaluate patient acuity using the ESI triage method

    • Must demonstrate competency in unit-specific skills

    • Capable of managing IV therapy and emergency interventions

    • Effective verbal communication and team leadership skills

    • Ability to work under pressure, evaluate alternatives, and use sound judgment

    • Must demonstrate confidentiality, professionalism, tact, and diplomacy

    • Willingness to work irregular schedules, including weekends and holidays

    • Must be able to function as a Charge Nurse when needed

    • Required participation in Rapid Response/Code Blue team

Education & Certifications
    • Current unrestricted RN license in the State of South Carolina

    • Successful completion of nursing service orientation program

    • IV therapy training and/or competency within one year

    • Annual participation in Skills Fair and completion of competency checklists

    • Maintains any required department-specific certifications

    • Must have current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications

    • TNCC certification required within one year of hire

    • Advanced certification in specialty and/or participation in professional nursing organizations encouraged