How to hire an Emergency Room Nurse

How to hire an emergency room nurse, step by step

Here's a step-by-step emergency room nurse hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an emergency room nurse job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new emergency room nurse
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the emergency room nurse you need to hire. Certain emergency room nurse roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   An emergency room nurse's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, emergency room nurses from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of emergency room nurse salaries for various roles:

   Type Of Emergency Room Nurse	Description	Hourly Rate
   Emergency Room Nurse	Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.	$24-60
   Nurse Extern	The job of a nurse extern is to assist the mentor nurse in their nursing duties. They help the mentor nurse in various medical procedures such as administering medications or starting intravenous therapies... Show More	$13-22
   Registered Nurse Charge Nurse	A registered charge nurse is responsible for supervising nurses' workflow in a particular department or area, ensuring every patient gets the proper care that they need. A registered charge nurse has the discretion to direct tasks, arrange schedules, and monitor patients, such as in the aspects of admission and discharge... Show More	$22-52

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common Skills:

   • Patients
   • BLS
   • Acls
   • Triage
   • Acute Care
   • TNCC
   • IV
   • Vital Signs
   • Life Support
   • Direct Patient Care
   • Critical Care
   • Compassion
   • Emergency Care
   • Allergies

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage Gyn complaints, in- cluding colposcopy, infertility and minor surgical procedures.
   • Manage assessments, nursing diagnosis, precept newly employees, rotation from ICU to ER.
   • Assess patients in active withdrawal and provide interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
   • Care for GYN patients immediately after surgery and until discharge.
   • Perform CPR and a for patients to restore heart and breathing functions.
   • Provide conscious sedation for patients in endoscopy department.

   More Emergency Room Nurse duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your emergency room nurse job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An emergency room nurse can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, emergency room nurses' average salary in iowa is 54% less than in hawaii.
   • Seniority. Entry-level emergency room nurses 60% less than senior-level emergency room nurses.
   • Certifications. An emergency room nurse with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an emergency room nurse's salary.

   Average emergency room nurse salary

   $79,886yearly

   $38.41 hourly rate

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   Entry-level emergency room nurse salary

   $50,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 26, 2025

   Average emergency room nurse salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. Salary	Hourly Rate
   1	Hawaii	$138,824	$67
   2	California	$116,126	$56
   3	Massachusetts	$109,725	$53
   4	New York	$107,328	$52
   5	District of Columbia	$101,427	$49
   6	Connecticut	$98,331	$47
   7	Oregon	$96,483	$46
   8	Nevada	$93,048	$45
   9	New Jersey	$91,533	$44
   10	Pennsylvania	$87,644	$42
   11	New Mexico	$87,580	$42
   12	Virginia	$86,902	$42
   13	Maryland	$86,825	$42
   14	Wisconsin	$82,966	$40
   15	Illinois	$82,631	$40
   16	Arizona	$82,002	$39
   17	Kentucky	$81,411	$39
   18	Georgia	$78,543	$38
   19	Texas	$77,413	$37
   20	Tennessee	$76,733	$37

   Average emergency room nurse salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average Salary	Hourly Rate	Job Openings
   1	Baptist Health Care	$125,115	$60.15	285
   2	Maxim Healthcare Group	$115,641	$55.60	1,851
   3	Dignity Health	$115,286	$55.43	393
   4	RNnetwork	$112,415	$54.05
   5	Soliant	$110,592	$53.17	19
   6	Express Healthcare Professionals	$110,506	$53.13
   7	MAS Medical Staffing	$107,012	$51.45	942
   8	ATC Healthcare	$106,328	$51.12	714
   9	Aya Healthcare	$106,272	$51.09	200
   10	Tenet Healthcare	$97,677	$46.96	1,337
   11	MaineGeneral Health	$97,498	$46.87	64
   12	The AIM Group	$95,890	$46.10
   13	Nomad Health	$93,214	$44.81	434
   14	Cure Healthcare Staffing	$93,120	$44.77	4
   15	Beaumont Health	$92,177	$44.32	4
   16	Ascension Michigan	$90,987	$43.74	935
   17	The Zack Group	$90,957	$43.73	174
   18	Pulse Staffing	$90,758	$43.63	5
   19	LeaderStat	$90,717	$43.61	359
   20	Incredible Health	$90,666	$43.59

4. Writing an Emergency Room Nurse Job Description

   An emergency room nurse job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an emergency room nurse job description:

   Emergency Room Nurse job description example

   We offer you a generous benefits package including:
   Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
   401K Match Flexible Spending Accounts
   Paid Time Off
   Employee Discount Program
   Education Assistance
   Student Loan Repayment

   **Licensure renewal fee coverage and u p to $10,000 sign on bonus!**

   About Us: AllianceHealth Woodward is your community healthcare provider: an 87-bed facility offering inpatient and outpatient procedures, as well as medical,surgicalandsleep centerand the Woodward Clinics. And we work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in the community we call home.

   Job Description: Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care. Assists physicians during examinations and procedures. The RN performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse. Promotes patients' independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Requires an associate's degree and is certified as a registered nurse. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

   Community: Outdoor sports enthusiasts will relish this piece of prairie. In Woodward, enjoy the natural beauty and abundant wildlife of Boiling Springs State Park. Visitors can also tee off at the Boiling Springs Golf Club or take aim at quail, dove, pheasant, turkey and deer at the Hal & Fern Cooper Wildlife Management Area and local hunting ranches. Learn about this community's culture at the restored 1920s Woodward Arts Theatre, or explore history at the Plains Indians & Pioneers Museum, named the best local history museum in the state.

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5. Post your job

   To find emergency room nurses for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any emergency room nurses they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level emergency room nurses with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your emergency room nurse job on Zippia to find and recruit emergency room nurse candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit emergency room nurses, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new emergency room nurse

   Once you've decided on a perfect emergency room nurse candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new emergency room nurse. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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