Emergency Room Registered Nurse (12+ month contract)

About the role

We are seeking a Registered Nurse specialized in Emergency Room care to join our team in Aibonito, Puerto Rico on a 12‑month contract with possible extension. The role involves rapid assessment, treatment, and coordination of emergency patients across adult and pediatric populations.

Key responsibilities

• Perform initial assessment and triage, including vital signs and prioritizing medical attention.
• Administer intravenous, intramuscular, oral, and other medications per medical orders.
• Monitor vital signs, neurological status, and patient response to treatment.
• Manage wounds, hemorrhages, fractures, burns, and other emergencies.
• Prepare procedures, assist physicians, and coordinate patient transfers when necessary.
• Document all evaluations, interventions, treatments, patient responses, and critical events promptly and accurately.
• Follow isolation protocols, infection control procedures, and safety measures.
• Verify proper functioning of emergency medical equipment and collaborate with supply inventory management.
• Provide emotional support to patients and their families and perform shift handoffs.
• Collaborate with specialist physicians and manage both adult and pediatric patients.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working in an Emergency Room setting.
• Active Registered Nurse license in Puerto Rico.
• Active professional nursing association membership.
• Valid Health Certificate and Law 300 Certificate.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications.
• Current vaccination record and Criminal Background Check Certificate.
• Willingness to work rotating schedules, including weekends, holidays, and night shifts.

Required skills

• ACLS certification
• PALS certification
• Law 300 Certificate
• Valid Health Certificate

What we offer

• Pay rate of $30 per hour.
• Comprehensive benefits package including major medical, HSA, dental, vision, group life, voluntary life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, and 401k.