Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Novant Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC invites experienced ED Registered Nurses to join our high-acuity team. You will deliver direct patient care to diverse ages with a typical 4:1 ratio in a busy ED environment.

The role emphasizes rapid assessment, emergency interventions, and patient-family education, with a strong focus on safety and teamwork. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits begin on day one.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
• RN license must be active; inactive/retired for 5+ years may require a board-approved refresher course before reinstatement.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care with an average 4:1 patient ratio.
• Perform rapid assessments and prioritize care using triage principles.
• Monitor, assess, and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and emergency treatments.
• Initiate and manage IV access, cardiac monitoring, and other emergency interventions.
• Care for patients experiencing cardiac, respiratory, neurological, endocrine, behavioral health, and other related emergencies.
• Assist with emergency procedures, code situations, and resuscitation efforts.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in the EMR.
• Advocate for patient safety while delivering exceptional, patient-centered care.

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

What We Offer

Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)

Forsyth Medical Center | Full-Time Mids (11:00 AM - 11:00 PM) | Winston-Salem, NC

Join the region's busiest and most advanced Emergency Department. Our Emergency Room serves patients across 15 counties. As an ED RN, you'll provide expert care to patients of all ages, from infants to geriatrics, with a typical 4:1 patient ratio. The department sees approximately 190 to 240 patients daily and cares for a wide range of conditions, including cardiac emergencies, respiratory distress, diabetic crises, behavioral health concerns, and other acute medical conditions.

What's in It for You?

• Accelerate your career with ED-specific training, specialty certifications, and clinical ladder opportunities.
• Leverage cutting-edge technology that empowers nurses to provide efficient, Safe high-quality emergency care.
• Prioritize your well-being with resources focused on resilience, work-life balance, and mental wellness.
• Receive competitive pay and industry-leading benefits starting on your first day of employment.

Remarkable Care. Remarkable Careers.

What You'll Do

• Provide direct patient care with an average 4:1 patient ratio.
• Perform rapid assessments and prioritize care using triage principles.
• Monitor, assess, and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and emergency treatments.
• Initiate and manage IV access, cardiac monitoring, and other emergency interventions.
• Care for patients experiencing cardiac, respiratory, neurological, endocrine, behavioral health, and other related emergencies.
• Assist with emergency procedures, code situations, and resuscitation efforts.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, imaging teams, and other healthcare professionals.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in the electronic medical record.
• Advocate for patient safety while delivering exceptional, patient-centered care.

Why Nurses Choose Our ED:

• High-acuity environment with exposure to a diverse patient population.
• Opportunity to develop critical care and emergency nursing skills.
• Collaborative, team-focused culture.
• Competitive 4:1 patient ratio that supports safe, quality patient care.
• Make a meaningful impact during some of the most critical moments in a patient's healthcare journey.

We're Looking For

• Education:
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
  • 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
  • If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
• Experience: One year of acute nursing experience required.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration:
  • Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Red Cross or American Heart Association required.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.