An Emergency Room Registered Nurse cares for patients in a hospital Emergency Room. Works with Physicians and other clinicians as part of an emergency care team. Provides emergency medical care and emotional support to patients and families dealing with trauma.
Linville, North Carolina | PRN | Day Shift Why You'll Love Working Here As an Emergency Department Registered Nurse at UNC Health Appalachian , you'll provide high-acuity, fast-paced patient care that makes a life-saving difference every day. You'll use advanced assessment skills, rapid critical thinking, and the full nursing process to stabilize patients and guide urgent interventions. Join a mission-driven team committed to excellence, compassion, and teamwork in one of the most essential departments in the hospital.
Compensation:
Starting pay begins at $34.00 per hour , with competitive rates based on experience and education.
Comprehensive medical/dental/vision, retirement with match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, wellness incentives, and employee discounts. What You'll Do as an Emergency Department RN Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation). Triage patients according to acuity using established protocols. Perform rapid assessment, identify priorities, and implement timely interventions. Administer medications, treatments, and procedures safely and accurately. Collaborate with physicians, APPs, and multidisciplinary teams to provide coordinated emergency care. Monitor, reassess, and document patient status using the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Respond quickly to changes in patient condition and emergency situations. Provide emotional support, patient education, and compassionate communication to patients and families. Adhere to UNC Health Appalachian standards, safety practices, and regulatory requirements. Position Qualifications Minimum Education Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Experience Previous experience as a registered nurse is not required but is preferred. Previous Health Care Experience in an acute or clinic setting is preferred. One-year prior experience in a similar role with a similar scope is preferred. Required Registration/License/Certification Current licensure as an RN in North Carolina. Basic Life Support (BLS). BLS from the American Heart Association is required at the time of hire. All required certifications must be obtained within 1 year of hire date, except Basic Life Support (BLS). BLS, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications must be obtained from American Heart Association. Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certifications must be obtained from the ENA. Department
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Med Surg Required Preferred IMCU Required Required Required ICU Required Required Required Emergency Room Required Required Required Preferred Outpatient Surgery Required Required Required Operating Room Required Required Preferred Recovery Room Required Required Required Birthing Center Required Required Preferred Required NIHSS certification required within one (1) year of hire. Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training and certification is required within one (1) year of hire. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public, patients, family, staff, and physician and acts within the chain of command, utilizing positive verbal and non-verbal skills. Competent in delivering safe and effective patient care within legal limits of licensure and hospital policies and procedures. Knowledge of the continuum of nursing care provided in the patient care department. Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service to patients, family, staff, and physicians. Physical Demands Lifts, positions, pushes, pulls and/or transfers up to and greater than 50 pounds Manual dexterity and mobility Prolonged, extensive or considerable sitting/standing/walking Bending, squatting, twisting, turning Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less Working Conditions Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases Frequently exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment; odorous chemicals and specimens; and, unpleasant elements (accident, injury, slippery surfaces uneven surfaces), etc. Subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays); and emergency situations. Continuous standing and walking long periods = to, or, greater than >8 hours per shift Speaking, reading and writing, expanded > 8 hours per day Exposed to vibration; and cramped spaces >1 hour day Frequently mobilizes patients >4 hours per day Frequently per shift: lifts, carries; pushes; and/or, pulls >50 lbs Frequently per hour: bends; squats; kneels; twists; turns; and reaches.
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hand, finger and wrist repetition; and moderate dexterity. Frequently per hour, exposed to soft voices >3ft away. Frequently per hour, exposed to close eye work Infrequently per shift, may be exposed to Ionizing/nonionizing radiation exposure including x-ray and microwave
