Registered Nurse (RN) — Emergency Department (ER / ED)\n\nAs an Emergency Department RN at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC), you'll deliver rapid, evidence-based care to patients of all ages while collaborating closely with an experienced ED team. If you love fast-paced, high-impact work where your critical thinking truly saves lives, this role is for you.\n\nAbout Us\n\nNorth Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) is a community-focused hospital serving Harrison and the surrounding Ozarks region. We're committed to compassionate care, clinical excellence, and a culture where teammates support one another and do the right thing for patients and families every time.\n\nJob Summary\n\nProvide professional nursing care using the full nursing process in a high-acuity Emergency Department setting. You'll triage, assess, treat, and educate patients while coordinating seamlessly with physicians, EMS, and hospital departments to ensure timely, safe care.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n
- Triage and rapidly assess patients; identify and respond to life-threatening conditions.\n
- Deliver age-appropriate emergency care (cardiac, trauma, medical / surgical, pediatric).\n
- Administer medications and therapies per protocols; monitor and document patient responses.\n
- Coordinate patient care with ED physicians, hospitalists, specialists, and ancillary departments.\n
- Support and precept EMT, paramedic, and nursing students within approved guidelines.\n
- Uphold infection prevention standards and ED safety practices.\n
- Participate in quality improvement, required in-services, and ED staff meetings.\n
- Communicate with patients and families in a kind, clear, and culturally sensitive manner.\nKeywords : RN, Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, Emergency Room, ER, ED, triage, trauma, cardiac, pediatric, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, ENPC, TNCC, Arkansas RN license, acute care, critical care, quality improvement, EHR / EMR.\n\nJob Qualifications\n\nRequired\n
- Current Arkansas Registered Nurse (RN) license (or compact RN eligible).\n
- BLS and ACLS (AHA) active at hire.\n
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) within 3 months of hire.\n
- Pediatric credential : PALS or ENPC within 6 months of hire.\n
- TNCC within 12 months of hire.\n
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with providers, staff, patients, and families; proficient English reading / writing / speaking.\n\nPreferred\n
- 1+ year Emergency or Critical Care RN experience; 2–5 years total RN experience.\n
- CEN certification.\n
- Strong assessment / triage skills and experience across cardiac, trauma, medical / surgical, and pediatric emergencies.\n\nCompensation & Schedule\n
- Status : Full-time; part-time opportunities may be available.\n
- Schedule : Variable / rotating; may include 12-hour shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays based on department needs.\n
- Compensation : Competitive pay with differentials where applicable; details discussed during the interview process.\n\nWhy Join Us\n
- High-trust, teamwork-oriented ED that values kindness and clinical excellence.\n
- Strong learning culture with precepting opportunities and ongoing education.\n
- The chance to make an immediate, meaningful impact in a community hospital setting.\n\nBenefits Overview\n
- Multiple health plan options (PPO and HDHP) with coverage through NARMC Domestic Network and Cigna Health Plan.\n
- Dental and vision coverage through Delta Dental and Delta Vision of Arkansas.\n
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) available.\n
- Basic life insurance ($40,000) and AD&D provided at no cost; voluntary life options available.\n
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage offered.\n
- Accident and critical illness insurance through Lincoln Financial.\n
- 401(k) retirement plan with up to 3.5% company match, vested over 5 years.\n
- Paid Leave Bank (PLB) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) with accrual based on service years.\n
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and First Stop Health 24 / 7 counseling services.\n
- AirMed / Mercy Life Flight membership for eligible staff and families.\n
- On-site wellness center and discounted membership at Planet Fitness.\n
- Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education.\n
- Employee referral bonuses and internal promotion opportunities.\n
- Pet insurance and identity theft protection available.\n
- Discounts on prescriptions, cafeteria meals, gift shop items, and local thrift store purchases.