ER Nurse - High-Acuity Care & Career Growth

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

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.