Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

UNC Health; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Pardee is seeking an Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) to join a fast-paced, high-acuity ED. The role involves collaboration with physicians, APPs, EMS, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver timely, evidence-based patient care in a Level III trauma center.

Night shift, full-time, 36 hours per week in Hendersonville, NC. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, demonstrates critical thinking and professional communication, and is committed to patient-centered

Qualifications

• Thrives in a fast-paced ED environment.
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.
• Effective communication with patients, families, and team.
• Maintains composure during high-stress situations.
• Delivers compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Values collaboration and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency nursing care in a high-acuity ED.
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, EMS, and other colleagues.
• Deliver evidence-based care and trauma stabilization.
• Participate in professional development and specialty certification.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical judgment

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Job description

Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)

Join an Award-Winning Emergency Department at UNC Health Pardee! UNC Health Pardee is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to join our Emergency Department team. This is an opportunity to practice in a dynamic, high-acuity environment alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

Our Emergency Department is proud to have received the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Lantern Award, a distinction recognizing excellence in emergency nursing leadership, practice, education, advocacy, and patient care.

In addition, UNC Health Pardee has recently achieved Level III Trauma Center designation, further strengthening our commitment to providing advanced emergency and trauma services to the communities we serve.

Why Join Our Emergency Department?

Our Emergency Department offers nurses the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population while developing expertise in emergency and trauma nursing. Team members work collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, EMS personnel, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, laboratory staff, radiology professionals, and inpatient care teams to deliver timely, evidence-based care.

What You Can Expect

• A fast-paced environment that promotes critical thinking and clinical excellence
• Exposure to a broad range of emergency and trauma cases
• Opportunities for professional development and specialty certification
• A collaborative culture focused on teamwork, patient safety, and quality outcomes
• Supportive leadership committed to employee growth and success
• Participation in an organization recognized for advancing emergency and trauma care in Western North Carolina

The Ideal Candidate

We Are Seeking Nurses Who

• Thrive in a rapidly changing clinical environment
• Demonstrate strong critical thinking and clinical judgment
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members
• Maintain composure and professionalism during high-stress situations
• Are committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care
• Value collaboration, continuous learning, and professional excellence

About UNC Health Pardee

UNC Health Pardee is committed to improving the health of the communities we serve through exceptional patient care, education, and innovation. As a member of our Emergency Department team, you will play a critical role in providing life‑saving care while contributing to a department recognized for excellence in emergency nursing and trauma services.

Join a team that is setting the standard for emergency care in Western North Carolina.

Position:

Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Department

Employment Type:

Full‑Time

Schedule:

Night Shift

Hours:

36 hours per week

Location:

UNC Health Pardee, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.