Varndell W, et al. - Researchers conducted a cross‐sectional exploratory study using survey methodology among Australian emergency nurses in order to assess their knowledge, perceptions and factors influencing pain assessment and management practices. An online survey comprising 91‐items was administered to Australian emergency nurses. The response rate of 450 of 1,488 (30.2%) was reported. This study was reported using STROBE guidelines. Analysis revealed differences in level of acute pain management knowledge, particularly in older, cognitively impaired or mechanically ventilated patients. Nurses’ intention to administer analgesia was noted to be affected by poor interprofessional communication, workload and staffing negatively. The respondents recognized the importance of pain management in critically ill patients, however, there was rare use of validated observation pain assessment instruments for intubated patients.