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Registered Nurse (RN), ED, FT, Nights
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What they do
An Emergency Room Registered Nurse cares for patients in a hospital Emergency Room. Works with Physicians and other clinicians as part of an emergency care team. Provides emergency medical care and emotional support to patients and families dealing with trauma.
$92,143 / year median in Virginia
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Registered Nurse (RN), ED, FT, Nights Mary Washington Healthcare United States, Virginia, Fredericksburg Sep 03, 2026 Start the day excited to make a difference...end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.
Job Summary:
The Level II Competent Registered Nurse is clinically able to care for patients. The Level II MWHC nurse demonstrates the ability to collaborate with the healthcare team to improve the quality of care in the designated clinical area by incorporating research and implementing evidenced-based knowledge into practice. The Level II Competent Registered Nurse assumes the accountability and responsibility as a professional nurse for providing total, comprehensive, continuous, and patient-centered care for an assigned group of patients. The RN is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Practice Standards for a
Level II Registered Nurse:
In the MWHC Practice Standards, a Level II Registered Nurse is outlined in the following areas of: Exemplary Professional Practice Standards
Structural Empowerment Practice Standards
Transformational Leadership Practice Standards Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvement Practice Standards Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
Direct and coordinate nursing care, including oversight of licensed and unlicensed personnel in any assigned or delegated tasks using the nursing process and interdisciplinary teamwork to achieve desired patient outcomes.
Coordinate involvement of the patient, family and health team members in patient care, including patient/family teaching and discharge planning.
Communicate and coordinate the plan of care and other pertinent information to/from other health care team members.
Assist Leadership to define standards of excellence for patient care; participate in improvement of patient care services.
Participate in, contribute to and integrate performance improvement into care delivery and participate in quality improvement activities.
Participate in orientation of new permanent and temporary staff members.
Act as point of contact on hospital and departmental policies and procedures to nurses and other health team members.
Participate in daily operational activities necessary for safe patient/staff environment.
Provide input to the Nurse Manager regarding unit needs.
Participate in unit, departmental and hospital committees for formulation of nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications ASN Pay Range:
$40.59 - $51.65: Graduate of an accredited nursing program and has experience as a Registered Nurse. Minimum of one-year nursing experience, preferred Valid RN License from Virginia or reciprocal compact state required. BSN is preferred. AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire
AHA ACLS
Provider required within 60 days
AHA PALS
Provider required within 90 days NIHSS (Bluecloud) required within 90 days
ENA ENPC & TNCC
required within 1 year of hire
Qualifications BSN Pay Range:
$42.32 - $53.86: Graduate of an accredited nursing program and has experience as a Registered Nurse. Minimum of one-year nursing experience, preferred Valid RN License from Virginia or reciprocal compact state required. BSN is required. AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire
AHA ACLS
Provider required within 60 days
AHA PALS
Provider required within 90 days NIHSS (Bluecloud) required within 90 days
ENA ENPC & TNCC
required within 1 year of hire For those hired into the
External Temporary RN Program:
If job profile requires BLS, ACLS, PALS or NRP within any period of time, it is required at hire for an External Temporary RN.
If job profile requires CPI, ONS or NIHSS within any period of time, it is required within 30 days for an External Temporary RN
If job profile requires TNCC or ENPC within any period of time, it is required within 30 days or by the next available course for an External Temporary
RN. MWHC
will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.
Required Physical Requirements:
Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination; ability to work in confined spaces; ability to reach above/overhead.
Mental Requirements:
Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards:
Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment. "It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates."
Compensation Pay Range:
$42.62 - $56.56