Nurse Manager, Emergency (ER)

Nealy Pierce, LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 10%

PTO 30 days (year 1)

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) 4% employer contribution after

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Nealy Pierce, LLC has been engaged to recruit an Emergency Department Nurse Manager (RN) for a full-time, permanent day-shift role at a 200-bed nonprofit community hospital in Eastern North Carolina. You’ll report to an ED Nursing Director and lead a team of 80 FTEs with a hands-on presence on the floor during peak volume.

The role focuses on patient flow, throughput targets, and improving patient experience, while coaching charge nurses into formal leaders.

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina RN license.
• 3+ years of ED nursing experience.
• 1+ year of ED leadership experience (charge nurse, clinical coordinator, supervisor, and assistant manager experience all count).
• BSN strongly preferred; candidates currently enrolled in a BSN program are welcome.
• CEN preferred.
• Clinical credibility and a drive to improve care and processes.

Responsibilities

• Daily ED operations with a hands-on, visible presence on the floor during peak volume.
• Patient flow and throughput with a discharge length of stay goal of 184 minutes.
• Improve patient experience by coordinating with physicians and frontline staff.
• Coach nurses and develop charge nurses into formal leaders.
• Onboarding, education, and retention built on clear expectations and accountability.

Skills

ED nursing experience

ED leadership

RN license NC

CEN preferred

BSN preferred

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Nealy Pierce has been exclusively engaged to recruit an Emergency Department Nurse Manager (RN) for a full-time, permanent day-shift role at a 200-bed nonprofit community hospital in Eastern North Carolina, affiliated with one of the state's most well-respected health systems. You’ll report to an ED Nursing Director with more than four years at the hospital who runs a steady, collaborative department.

About the Department

• 29-bed ED treating over 42k annual patient visits and a team of 80 FTE's (including clinical coordinators and a team of core Charge RN's)
• Designated rooms for behavioral health patients
• An amazing culture, with a supportive team and a strong orientation for new members
• Education shared among the clinical coordinators, charge nurses, and the manager

What You’ll Lead

• Daily ED operations, with a hands-on, visible presence on the floor during peak volume
• Patient flow and throughput, with a discharge length of stay goal of 184 minutes
• Patient experience, working with physicians and frontline staff to turn around surge and boarding pressure
• Coaching for nurses and development of charge nurses into formal leaders
• Onboarding, education, and retention, built on clear expectations and real accountability

What You’ll Bring

• Active North Carolina RN license
• 3+ years of ED nursing experience
• 1+ year of ED leadership experience (charge nurse, clinical coordinator, supervisor, and assistant manager experience all count)
• BSN strongly preferred; candidates currently enrolled in a BSN program are welcome
• CEN preferred
• Clinical credibility, a record of holding teams accountable while keeping their trust, and a real drive to improve care and processes

If you’re an ED charge nurse, coordinator, or assistant manager ready for your first manager seat, this role is built for you.

Why This Role

• Run an established ED with a strong community reputation
• Join a team with an amazing culture
• Tap the resources and peer network of a statewide health system
• Live in Eastern North Carolina, with historic downtowns, riverfront communities, and the Crystal Coast a short drive away

Compensation & Relocation

• Base salary up to $120K, based on experience
• Annual manager bonus of up to 10%
• 30 days of PTO in year one
• Medical, dental, and vision
• 4% employer 401(k) contribution after six months, plus an additional employer 457(b) contribution after one year in management
• Relocation assistance available