Emergency Room RN, Night-Shift $25,000 Sign-On Bonus

Ringgold County Hospital a seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our acute care team for night shifts. The Emergency Room RN will provide high-quality nursing care to patients with diverse medical conditions in a rural hospital setting. This role requires strong clinical skills, adaptability, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Schedule

Scheduling flexibility options include Full-time, Part-time or PRN.

• Night Shifts: Typical hours are 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, rotating weekends and holidays.

Full sign-on bonus available to FT hires only.

Compensation

• $25,000 Sign-On Bonus with 2-year payout schedule
• Night-shift Premium Rate Pay + Shift Differential

Full sign-on bonus available to FT hires only.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay, with night-shift premium pay and shift differential
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a community-oriented, patient-focused healthcare environment.
• Supportive team culture with ongoing training and professional development.

• Current RN license in the state of employment (or eligibility for reciprocity).
• BLS/ACLS certification (required); additional certifications (e.g., PALS, TNCC) preferred.
• Previous experience in acute care or critical access hospital settings is highly desirable.
• Strong critical thinking, decision-making, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently during night shifts while maintaining high standards of care

Essential Functions:

• Administers nursing care to patients; includes assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating the patient's care plan in coordination with the physician.
• Provides total patient care.
• Provides patient/family or care giver education and counseling in recognition and solution of physical, emotional and environmental health problems.
• Supervises health care members (i.e., licensed practical nurses, nurse aides, EMT's) with patients.
• Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for patient records.
• Utilizing the nursing process, plans and directs care of the emergency patient.
• Works independently with limited direct supervision using the Nurse Practice Act, Ringgold County Hospital Policies, Nursing Standards and professional judgment.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance and use, i.e., IV Pumps, monitoring equipment, drainage/suction devices, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all patient/personnel information.
• Initiates emergency support measures, ACLS, protecting patient from injury.
• Works assigned shift/shifts, weekends and holidays, as scheduled.
• Assists with patient care duties/tasks, i.e., hygiene, ambulation, elimination, etc.
• Assists with clerical/ward clerk duties, i.e., answering phones and call lights, maintaining patient record)
• Maintains patient care supplies, equipment and environment.
• Provides orientation/education for staff, students and other hospital and community organizations as requested.
• Effectively assumes job responsibilities of ancillary support during absence.