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RN - Emergency Room (ER) Job Type: Travel Profession: RN Specialty: Emergency Room (ER) Shift Details: 3x12 Nights Start Date: 06/22/2026 End Date: 08/17/2026 Duration: 8 Week(s) Float Required: No ...

RN - Emergency Room (ER) Job Type: Travel Profession: RN Specialty: Emergency Room (ER) Shift Details: Shift 3x12 Days Job Order Details: Start Date 06/08/2026 End Date 09/07/2026 Duration 13 Week(s ...

RN - Emergency Room (ER) Job Type: Travel Profession: RN Specialty: Emergency Room (ER) Shift Details: Shift 3x12 Days Job Order Details: Start Date 06/08/2026 End Date 09/07/2026 Duration 13 Week(s ...

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RN - Emergency Room (ER) Job Type: Travel Profession: RN Specialty: Emergency Room (ER) Shift Details: Shift 3x12 Nights Job Order Details: Start Date 06/08/2026 End Date 10/05/2026 Duration 17 Week ...

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How much do emergency room jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for emergency room in the United States is $41.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.29 and $48.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are emergency room jobs?

Emergency room jobs refer to the various medical and support positions that work in a hospital's emergency department. These roles include doctors, nurses, physician assistants, technicians, and administrative staff, all of whom collaborate to provide urgent care to patients with acute illnesses or injuries. ER staff must be able to work quickly under pressure, make critical decisions, and handle a wide range of medical emergencies. Working in the emergency room can be both challenging and rewarding, as it involves helping people during some of their most vulnerable moments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Emergency Room Nurse, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Emergency Room Nurse, you need strong clinical assessment skills, rapid decision-making abilities, and a valid RN license, often with certifications like ACLS or PALS. Familiarity with emergency medical equipment, EHR systems, and protocols for trauma or acute care is essential. Exceptional communication, resilience under pressure, and teamwork are vital soft skills in this high-stress environment. These skills ensure timely, effective patient care and seamless collaboration during critical, fast-paced situations.

What are some common challenges faced by Emergency Room nurses, and how can they be managed?

Emergency Room (ER) nurses often encounter high-stress situations due to the fast-paced and unpredictable nature of the environment. Challenges include managing multiple critical patients simultaneously, dealing with emotional stress from traumatic cases, and communicating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Successful ER nurses develop strong prioritization and time-management skills, practice self-care to prevent burnout, and foster teamwork for support. Many hospitals also provide ongoing training and debriefing sessions to help ER staff navigate these challenges.

What is the difference between Emergency Room vs Emergency Medical Technician?

AspectEmergency RoomEmergency Medical Technician
CredentialsMedical degree, nursing license, or physician certificationEMT certification (Basic or Advanced)
Work EnvironmentHospitals, urgent care centers, emergency departmentsAmbulances, accident scenes, pre-hospital settings
RoleProvide acute medical care, diagnose, and stabilize patientsProvide pre-hospital emergency care, transport patients

Emergency Room staff are healthcare professionals working in hospital emergency departments, providing advanced medical treatment. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) operate in the field, offering initial emergency care and transportation. Both roles are vital in emergency response but differ in training, work environment, and scope of practice.

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Infographic showing various Emergency Room job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 2% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,737 per year, or $41.7 per hour.
Emergency Room Technician

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago


CommonSpirit Health rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 502 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

371st of 867 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Recent construction has expanded our Memorial Livingston emergency room to 23,500 square feet. With state-of-the-art technology and increased resources, our ER can now serve even more of our growing community. The new facility includes 26 treatment stations, including three trauma rooms, 16 exam rooms, and adjacent radiology, ultrasound, and CT rooms. There are also designated areas for disaster response and decontamination.

This state-of-the-art facility builds on the foundation of expert care you can expect at our Livingston hospital. Here, our commitment to you is always growing.

About Us:

We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.


As an Emergency Room Tech, you will support safe, cost-efficient patient care in the Emergency Department, performing delegated functions from the RN or Physician.
Every day you will conduct selected diagnostics and procedures, assist with patient transport and lifting, and provide general clerical and cleaning support to the unit.
To be successful in this role you will effectively execute delegated tasks, support unit operations, and contribute to a safe and efficient environment.

  • Provides direct patient care as delegated by the RN and Medical Staff.
  • Monitors and records vital signs, observes patients' physical, mental, and emotional condition and reports any changes to the nursing or medical staff
  • Provides indirect patient care.
  • Performs and documents general therapeutic/diagnostic measures.
  • Acts as transporter
  • Assists with updating the Emergency Department Tracking Board/Care Manager (EDTB)

Required

  • High School Graduate, upon hire or
  • High School GED, upon hire and
  • Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days


Preferred

  • One (1) year of previous Emergency Room experience preferred, upon hire

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