Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

UNC Health; Patton Park (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Pardee is seeking dedicated Emergency Department Registered Nurses to join a high-acuity ED team. You will deliver evidence-based care in collaboration with physicians, EMS, and inpatient teams in a setting honored with ENA Lantern Award and Level III Trauma Center designation.

Join a fast-paced, team-focused environment that emphasizes professional development, patient safety, and compassionate care during night shifts and 36-hour weekly schedules at Hendersonville, NC.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina.
• Evidence-based emergency nursing knowledge.
• Ability to work in high-acuity environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide rapid assessment and care in ED.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team.
• Document and advocate for patients.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Critical thinking

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Trauma care

Education

RN license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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 havereceived 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 achievedLevel 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.