Can a registered nurse with no specialties work in the ER?

A registered nurse can only work in medical surgical ward. If he/she wants to work in a ER as a nurse, then they will have to undergo a special course. To derive some basic knowledge about the roles and responsibilities of a ER nurse, one can undergo the Emergency and Trauma Nursing Course. read more

The short answer is yes, an RN can work in any department. Nurses don't come out of school with any specialty. They gain experience in their area of interest by working in that department and thus become specialized. It is up to the hospital to train the nurse to the unit in which they will be working, even if they have previous nursing experience. read more

They can work in hospital emergency rooms, ambulances, helicopters, urgent care centers, sports arenas, and more. As an Emergency Nurse, you’ll treat a variety of conditions from sore throats to heart attacks for patients of all ages and backgrounds. read more