Emergency Room (ER) Nurse Jobs

As an ER nurse, you’re part of a team of doctors, triage nurses, and other clinicians that moves quickly to assess patients and deliver medical treatments for injury or illness. Of the nearly 140 million ER visits made in the United States each year, some of the most common reasons are:

• Stomach and abdominal pain, cramps, and spasms
• Chest pain and related symptoms
• Shortness of breath
• Cough
• Fever

If you’re in search of ER nurse jobs, you can find them right here in a mix of settings, from rural areas to large cities. You could choose to work in stand-alone emergency departments or in large hospitals. Additionally, you could opt for ER travel nurse jobs if you want to treat patients where resources are limited or where there’s a pressing need for aid (such as after a disaster).

Start searching IntelyCare today for full-time, part-time, contract, temporary, or per diem ER nursing jobs.

ER Nurse Education and Skills

To qualify for an ER nurse job, you’ll need to hold an RN license in good standing. Many ER jobs will require you to be certified in some or all of the following:

• Basic life support (BLS)
• Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
• Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
• Emergency nursing pediatric (ENPC)
• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)

For certain ER RN jobs, you may need to have prior emergency department or acute care experience.

ER Nurse Resume and Cover Letter

To help distinguish yourself from other candidates pursuing ER jobs, put some time and effort into crafting an excellent nursing resume. Make sure your resume reflects the requirements that you see in a particular job posting.

For instance, if the posting says the preferred applicant will exhibit “a high level of professionalism in a fast-paced environment,” feature that phrase in your resume. Follow up in your cover letter by telling a story that shows your experience and skills in that area. Doing this helps the employer to have a better understanding of the value you’d bring to the role.

Interviewing for ER Jobs

ER nursing is not for the faint of heart — and neither is interviewing for a job. Don’t let your nerves get the better of you. Prepare by taking a look at some of the top ER nurse interview questions and practicing your answers. This can go a long way in helping you to feel more confident.

ER Nurse Salary

The average annual salary for a staff ER RN is around $76,600. Your location, level of experience, facility type, and employer can affect what you earn. For a clearer picture of ER nurse jobs’ salary expectations in your area, explore the current openings on IntelyCare.

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