Registered Nurse (RN)- Emergency Department

Atrium Health; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health’s Lexington Emergency Department in Lexington, NC seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to join a team focused on high-quality patient care in a busy ED. The role emphasizes nursing assessments, care coordination, and patient disposition decisions in a community hospital setting.

As part of a larger health system, the RN will operate within established standards and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, compassionate care and improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• ACLS within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process.
• Lead safety and quality improvements to ensure the best patient experience.

Education

Accredited nursing program completed

RN license required (state-issued)

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Lexington Emergency Dept.

Lexington, NC, United States

Where You Will Work

The Lexington Medical Center Emergency Department focuses on patient care, nursing satisfaction, safety, and teamwork as it continues to grow. The department offers 25 beds and includes specialized areas for core emergency care, super track services, and behavioral health support. Our primary focus is to provide patient-centered care while efficiently stabilizing patients and ensuring appropriate management of their disposition. As a hospital dedicated to serving the community, we offer a comprehensive 45-bed medical-surgical unit, a post-surgical area with a focus on orthopedics and urology, and an expanding critical care unit. While upholding the approachable environment characteristic of a community hospital, we are progressing as part of the Advocate system, implementing advanced technology to deliver essential healthcare services to our patients.

Expectations We’re Looking For

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS are required within 6 months of hire
• What You’ll Do:
• As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.
• About This Location: Lexington Medical Center, part of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, offers world-class care close to home in Lexington, NC. Our 94-bed hospital provides advanced services in orthopedics, general surgery, ENT, stroke and cancer care. Our outpatient expertise includes digestive health services, a state-of-the‑art rehabilitation department, a diagnostic imaging center and wound care center- all supported by the resources of a nationally recognized academic medical center.
• 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 join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.
• Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.