Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Novant Health; Winston-Salem, Northern (NC, KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health's Emergency Department is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join a high-acuity, fast-paced team. You will perform rapid assessments, prioritize patient needs, and provide compassionate care to a broad age range, from infants to geriatrics.

Ideal candidates hold an RN license in good standing, a BSN is preferred, and at least one year of acute care experience. The role emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, and delivering safe, high-quality care in a dynamic ED

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• Experience: One year of acute nursing experience required.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current RN licensure in appropriate state; Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide rapid assessment and critical thinking in a fast-paced ED setting.
• Deliver compassionate care to patients of all ages with diverse emergencies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient emergency care.

Skills

Acute care

Critical thinking

Patient assessment

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

What We Offer

Join our Emergency Room Team!

• Career advancement through ED-focused education, certifications, and clinical ladder opportunities
• Advanced technology and resources that support safe, efficient emergency care
• Well-being support designed to help you sustain a demanding ED career
• High-acuity, fast-paced ED with 190–240 visits/day serving all ages and complex cases
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision starting on your first day, retirement, PTO)

Forsyth Medical Center is a tertiary care facility serving patients from 15 counties. The ED handles a high patient volume, averaging 190 to 240 visits daily, and provides comprehensive care to a diverse patient population, from infants to geriatrics. Common cases include, but are not limited to, cardiac emergencies, respiratory conditions, non-compliant COPD, diabetic crises, and behavioral health concerns.

Remarkable Care. Remarkable Careers.

What You'll Do

Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)

As an Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN), you'll be at the forefront of patient care, providing rapid assessment, critical thinking, and compassionate care to patients experiencing medical emergencies. Working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, you'll care for patients of all ages with a wide variety of illnesses and injuries—from minor conditions to life‑threatening emergencies.

What 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.