Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

Atrium Health; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

High Point Medical Center, part of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, seeks an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care in a high-acuity setting. You’ll monitor conditions, administer treatments, and adapt care plans as needed within a stroke-centered facility.

The role emphasizes clinical judgment, teamwork, and adherence to safety and quality standards in a 351-bed hospital serving the High Point community. A BSN is preferred and BLS is required.

Qualifications

• 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 and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical nursing

Critical thinking

BLS awareness

Fast-paced environment

Education

RN degree

BSN (preferred)

Tools

RN license (multi-state compact)

BLS certification

Job description

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.

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.

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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.

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