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SOS Mobile Medical Care LLC

Registered Nurse

Ocala, FL · On-site

$35 - $75/hr

We are seeking Registered Nurses, and Community Paramedics with experience in emergency department or EMS care. Ideal candidates are confident managing complex patients in the field, have strong ...

Aspen Medical

SANE Registered Nurse (RN)

Miami, FL · On-site

Registered Nurse Opportunity Aspen Medical has an exciting opportunity for a motivated registered ... Aspen Medical will provide a Level 2 Field Hospital with EMS, Pre-Hospital Care, Surgical ...

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How much do ems rn jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average weekly pay for ems rn in Florida is $1,736.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,423.08 and $2,019.23 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by an EMS RN and how can they be managed?

EMS RNs often encounter high-pressure situations, such as providing critical care in unpredictable environments and making quick decisions with limited information. Managing these challenges requires strong clinical skills, adaptability, and effective communication with other EMS team members and hospital staff. Staying current with continuing education and participating in simulation training can help EMS RNs build confidence and improve their ability to respond to emergencies efficiently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an EMS RN?

To thrive as an EMS RN (Emergency Medical Services Registered Nurse), you need advanced clinical assessment skills, emergency care expertise, and a current RN license with certifications such as ACLS, PALS, and often CEN or CCRN. Familiarity with pre-hospital care protocols, ambulance equipment, and electronic patient care reporting systems is typically required. Exceptional critical thinking, composure under pressure, and strong communication are vital soft skills for this fast-paced role. These abilities ensure rapid, accurate care and effective teamwork in high-stress, life-threatening situations.

What is the difference between Ems Rn vs Paramedic?

AspectEms RnParamedic
CertificationsRN license, EMS certificationParamedic certification, EMS license
Work EnvironmentAmbulance, hospitals, clinicsAmbulance, emergency scenes
Roles & ResponsibilitiesPatient assessment, IVs, medication administrationAdvanced airway management, rapid patient stabilization

While both Ems Rn and Paramedic work in emergency medical services, Ems Rn typically holds a registered nurse license and focuses on patient assessment and care in various settings. Paramedics are trained for advanced emergency procedures and rapid response in the field. Understanding these differences helps determine the appropriate role based on skills and certifications.

Can you work EMS as a nurse?

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) nurses are registered nurses (RNs) who provide pre-hospital emergency care in the field. They typically hold active RN licenses, have specialized training in emergency and trauma care, and may obtain certifications such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). EMS nursing involves working in ambulances, helicopters, or emergency response teams, often requiring quick decision-making and adaptability in high-pressure situations.

What is an EMS RN?

EMS RNs, or Emergency Medical Services Registered Nurses, are specialized nurses who provide critical care in pre-hospital and emergency settings. They often work alongside paramedics and EMTs, delivering advanced medical care during patient transport or at the scene of emergencies. Their responsibilities include performing assessments, administering medications, and managing life-saving interventions. EMS RNs require specific training in emergency and trauma care, and they play a vital role in stabilizing patients before they reach the hospital.

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Infographic showing various Ems Rn job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 59% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 24% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,294 per year, or $43.4 per hour.

Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Shelter Support

Essential Healthcare Solutions LLC

Labelle, FL • On-site

Per diem

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) — Emergency Shelter Operations

County / Location Lee County, FL — North Fort Myers (Southwest Florida)

Employer: Essential HealthCare Solutions, LLC

Job Type: PRN / Temporary — Storm Activation

Shifts: 12-hour shifts, days/nights; up to 24/7 coverage; up to 14 days

Pay: Competitive

About the Role

Essential HealthCare Solutions, LLC is building a roster of Florida-licensed Registered Nurses to deliver on-site nursing care at employee shelters during hurricane and severe-weather events in Southwest Florida. As the licensed clinical anchor at a shelter, you keep the line crews, contractors, and emergency personnel working to restore power healthy, safe, and fit for duty.

At minimum, one Florida-licensed RN is maintained on-site per shelter throughout each activation. This is on-call, activation-based work ideal for nurses who want meaningful disaster-response experience and flexible, well-compensated deployments.

Deployment Locations & Environment

Deployable to any of the three LCEC-designated shelter sites in North Fort Myers (Lee County), and to other facilities identified in writing by the Cooperative during an activation:

  • 4980 Bayline Drive, North Fort Myers, FL 33917
  • 141 East Mariana Avenue, North Fort Myers, FL 33917
  • LCEC Basecamp, Williams Road, North Fort Myers, FL 33917

    Shelter occupants may include Cooperative employees, line crews, vegetation-management contractors, mutual-aid personnel, emergency-operations staff, and authorized support personnel — populations of 50 to 500+ operating continuously for 24 hours to 14 days.

    What You'll Do

  • Conduct medical screening and health assessments of shelter occupants; evaluate non-emergency illnesses and injuries; assess fitness-for-duty concerns when requested by Cooperative management
  • Provide basic medical care — first aid, vital-sign monitoring, and management of minor illnesses and injuries — consistent with standing nursing protocols
  • Triage medical complaints, determine the appropriate level of care, and coordinate referral to urgent care, hospital, or EMS; document triage decisions and disposition
  • Respond to on-site medical incidents within five (5) minutes (met through continuous on-site presence) and provide emergency nursing care within scope until EMS assumes care
  • Monitor for heat illness, dehydration, fatigue, infectious-disease concerns, and mental-health stress indicators
  • Implement infection-prevention practices (hand hygiene, PPE, surface disinfection, surveillance) and recommend isolation or mitigation measures
  • Set up and manage the shelter medical station and maintain medical-supply inventory; request replenishment as needed
  • Maintain accurate documentation — service encounters, incident reports, supply-usage reports — supporting daily operational nursing reports and the after-action report
  • Direct on-site LPNs and CNAs and coordinate with EMS, hospitals, emergency management, and Cooperative safety personnel
  • Escalate serious incidents (death, hospitalization, EMS transport, suspected outbreak, significant injury) promptly to Cooperative management and EHS leadership

    What You'll Bring

  • Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the State of Florida (or multistate / Nurse Licensure Compact privilege valid in Florida) — required
  • Current BLS certification — required (ACLS/PALS preferred)
  • Ability to pass a background screening
  • Ability to practice only within the scope of Florida RN licensure — no diagnosing or prescribing absent lawful medical-oversight authorization
  • Availability to deploy on short notice and work extended 12-hour shifts in shelter/field conditions
  • Preferred: prior emergency, storm, shelter, or field-medical experience; triage experience; ICS/FEMA (NIMS) familiarity

    Schedule & Conditions

    This is activation-based work. Deployments are triggered by storm events — from up to 72 hours before anticipated landfall, through impact, and into recovery — for periods of 24 hours to 14 consecutive days. You will work 12-hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays, in shelter and temporary-facility settings. Meals and lodging are provided during qualifying deployments, and PPE is supplied.

    Upon activation, you acknowledge the assignment within one (1) hour and confirm availability, roster placement, estimated deployment time, and emergency-contact information.

    Why Join Essential HealthCare Solutions

  • Meaningful work supporting Southwest Florida's storm-response and power-restoration mission
  • A role on a live, awarded emergency-response contract with a respected electric cooperative
  • Activation and deployment pay, with meals and lodging provided during qualifying deployments
  • Flexible, on-call commitment — you deploy when storms activate

How to Apply

Apply today to join our Southwest Florida emergency-response roster — upload your resume at essentialhcsolutions.com or reply to this posting. Please note the position title and that you are applying for the LCEC hurricane sheltering program (RFP No. 2026-06-2090).

Essential HealthCare Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.