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Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department

Full-Time

Join Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center—one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades—is a 384-bed, not-for-profit, fully accredited community teaching hospital serving Queens since 1891, where we started in just a four-bedroom house. Today, we deliver nationally recognized care in cardiology, stroke, oncology, imaging, and emergency medicine, and are New York State’s only Primary Heart Attack Center and the first Comprehensive Stroke Center.

With an expanded Level I Trauma Center, Pediatric Emergency Department, modern maternity services, and over 120,000 ER visits annually, we offer dynamic opportunities for professional growth, impact and clinical excellence. Through our affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the upcoming opening of our newly built, state-of-the-art Cancer Center, we continue to expand access to world-class care.

As a safety-net hospital, filling a void for the people in the community, we proudly serve all patients regardless of ability to pay. Join us during this exciting period of growth and help shape the future of healthcare.

Mission: To serve our patients and the community in a way that is second to none. 

Vision: To be the premier integrated healthcare delivery system by providing the highest quality, most cost-effective service, which is accessible and sensitive to all.

Jamaica Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department (Experienced Only)
Full-Time | 12-Hour Day & Night Shifts | $55.92/hour + Shift Differentials + Full 1199 Union Benefits
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center | Jamaica, NY

Join a Level I Trauma Center Where Every Second Counts
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is a busy, fully equipped Level I Trauma Center, treating over 117,000 patients annually. Our Emergency Department delivers state-of-the-art, life-saving care 24/7 with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, physician assistants, nurses, respiratory therapists, social workers, and case managers.

We are seeking experienced ER Registered Nurses with prior Level I Trauma Center experience for immediate full-time opportunities on day and night 12-hour flex shifts. This role is not open to new graduates.

Compensation & Benefits

  • $55.92/hour + shift differentials
  • Full 1199 Union Benefits, including health, dental, vision, pension, and paid time off
  • Structured 12-hour day and night shifts with flexibility
  • Continuing education and professional development opportunities
  • Career advancement within a high-acuity, high-volume emergency care environment

Why Join Our ER Team

  • Work in a high-volume Level I Trauma Center with complex and diverse cases
  • Deliver critical care in real-time, high-pressure scenarios
  • Collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary teams
  • Exposure to advanced emergency procedures, life-saving interventions, and complex clinical cases
  • Opportunity to expand advanced trauma, critical care, and ER skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform rapid triage and assessments to determine patient care priority
  • Deliver life-saving interventions, including IV access, medication administration, wound care, and patient stabilization
  • Monitor vital signs, pain levels, and clinical responses
  • Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams on treatment and discharge planning
  • Conduct point-of-care testing, assist in procedures, and manage emergency interventions
  • Maintain accurate, detailed documentation of patient care and clinical status
  • Communicate effectively with patients and families, providing reassurance and education

Tagged as: e..r., emergency room, RN

Requirements
  • Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program (BSN preferred)
  • Current New York State RN license
  • Minimum 3–5 years of ER, Med/Surg, or Critical Care experience (Level I ER experience strongly preferred; no exceptions)
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a high-stress, fast-paced trauma environment
  • Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and rapid decision-making skills

Work Environment

  • Busy, Level I Trauma Emergency Department
  • 12-hour day and night shifts
  • High-acuity, team-oriented, fast-paced environment
  • Exposure to a diverse patient population with complex medical and trauma cases

Apply
Experienced ER nurses are encouraged to apply immediately through the Jamaica Hospital Medical Center careers portal. Join our team and make a meaningful impact where every second matters.
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