Registered Nurse – Emergency Department – New York

Espirita have an exciting opportunity for an Emergency Department Registered Nurse to join the team at a world-renowned healthcare provider located in New York City. The facility is a nationally recognised leading specialist offering primary, secondary, preventive, and specialty care services, with an emphasis on disease prevention and health promotion. The centre has 362 beds in operation and is located in the vibrant Bronx, New York City. You will be working in a dynamic environment at an organisation that embraces a strong patient-to-nurse ratio, a culture of shared leadership, and always puts patient care first, regardless of the patient’s ability to pay. In addition to the exceptional clinical environment cultivated at this facility, New York offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. Located in the dynamic neighbourhood of the Bronx, this allows its residents to fully immerse themselves in New York’s iconic and rich cultural heritage.

This role will require a confident, dynamic, and skilled Registered Nurse who can delegate appropriately and provide care in compliance with policies and procedures in the most efficient and clinically effective way. Successful candidates should have the ability to review assessment data, diagnostics, and laboratory data, and report abnormal results to the physician(s) and other members of the wider team.

A strong desire to continue to develop one’s own knowledge and practice while promoting continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating with other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and caregivers regarding ongoing patient care. The post holder should be able to demonstrate a commitment to developing and improving services that lead to excellent patient outcomes through effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care while actively participating in the improvement of national nursing quality indicators and outcomes.

Salary range & hours: $47.50 – $52.50 per hour dependent on experience. 

Responsibilities:

• Triage incoming patients based on the severity of their injury or illness.
• Stabilise incoming patients immediately.
• Administer medication as instructed by physicians.
• Start intravenous (IV) lines.
• Perform procedures such as tracheotomies, intubations, stitches, and sutures.
• Create and maintain patient records.
• Collaborate with the emergency team to assist patients.
• Transfer stable patients to other hospital wings when necessary.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental Insurance & Vision
• Employment Assistance Programme (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Financial assistance with visa application
• Concierge Services (24-hour on-call support team)

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Adult Nursing (BSN) or country equivalent
• NCLEX-RN Passer (or in progress)
• New York RN License (or willing to obtain)
• English Proficiency Examination (if required)
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS/PALS or additional certification
• 24 months recent experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting
• Ability/willingness to relocate for a minimum of 3 years

We welcome applications from international candidates. We provide support through our dedicated concierge team that will guide you throughout your relocation process, including assisting with your visa, travel, and accommodation arrangements.

Espirita does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, religion, colour, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, citizenship, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, or local laws.