Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Defined contribution retirement plans

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in High Point, NC is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for its Emergency Department to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. This full-time role involves delivering safe emergency care, collaborating with teams, and maintaining professional standards in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate from a Board of Nursing-approved program with an active RN license. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for career development, ensuring a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing–approved nursing program.
• Active, unrestricted RN license as applicable.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Typically, 1 year of clinical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered emergency care using nursing processes and evidence-based practice.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to drive optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Education

Graduation from a Board of Nursing–approved nursing program

Active RN license

Basic Life Support certification

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Department 36102 High Point Medical Center - Emergency Department. Status: Full time. Benefits Eligible: Yes. Hours Per Week: 36. Schedule Details/Additional Information: 11a-11p three days per week.

Role: Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department, High Point, NC

Where You’ll Work

Our Emergency Department provides comprehensive care for all ages, including advanced stroke and heart services. The unit features 34 acute beds, 6 Super Track beds, and 4 Behavioral Health beds. While offering a welcoming, community-oriented environment with personalized care, we deliver the advanced capabilities of a larger hospital. As a designated stroke center, most stroke cases are managed on-site, and myocardial infarctions are treated through our interventional cardiology services—providing specialized care without the need for transfer.

We’re Looking For

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing–approved nursing program
• Active, unrestricted RN license (multi-state compact and/or state-specific as applicable)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Typically, 1 year of clinical nursing experience
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

What You’ll Do

• Deliver safe, patient-centered emergency care using the nursing process, clinical judgment, and evidence-based practice—monitoring patient conditions, administering treatments, and adapting care in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to drive optimal outcomes—promoting safety, quality, and patient experience while maintaining documentation, communication, and professional standards.

About This Location

High Point Medical Center, part of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, is deeply rooted in the High Point community. Our 351-bed hospital provides a wide range of patient- and family-centered services backed by a nationally recognized academic medical center, including emergency care, cardiovascular services, surgical specialties, women’s services, behavioral health, and inpatient rehabilitation.

Be The Nurse Who Redefines Care

At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll help shape the future of care through innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.

Your Feedback Matters

Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. Your insights help us grow stronger together.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

The Registered Nurse (RN), a member of Advocate Health Nursing Professional Governance community, provides high- quality, patient-centered care through evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and compassionate care delivery in an acute care setting. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, advocates for patient needs, and upholds professional practice standards to promote optimal health outcomes.