Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Advocate Aurora Health

. Work three 7 p.m.–7 a.m. shifts per week . Work two nights at Providence Emergency Department through self-scheduling and Thursdays at Ballantyne Emergency Department . Utilize self-scheduling for Providence shifts .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $38 - $57 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and critical thinking in emergency nursing, with proficiency in patient assessment, care planning, and effective communication. Maintains active nursing certifications and engages in professional development while promoting a culture of safety and ethical decision-making.

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Active Registered Nurse (RN) LicenseACLS CertificationPALS CertificationEmergency Department ExperienceBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentCare PlanningMedication AdministrationEHR DocumentationPatient RestraintVerbal De-escalationCritical ThinkingClinical JudgmentProblem-SolvingTime Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationConflict ResolutionDelegation

Tools & Technologies

Electronic RecordsDigital PlatformsComputer FunctionsEmail

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)

Industry Keywords

Emergency NursingPatient CareQuality InitiativesProfessional GovernanceANA Code of Ethics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work three 7 p.m.–7 a.m. shifts per week
Work two nights at Providence Emergency Department through self-scheduling and Thursdays at Ballantyne Emergency Department
Utilize self-scheduling for Providence shifts
Engage in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives
Use the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care
Engage patients and families throughout the continuum of care
Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team
Promote a culture of safety
Evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes and take action as needed
Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely according to protocols
Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, collaborate, and delegate appropriately
Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications
Practice ethical decision-making in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics
Delegate appropriately to RNs, LPNs, and unlicensed assistive personnel
Maintain accurate and timely EHR documentation
Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area as needed
Provide age-appropriate patient care based on growth, development, assessment data, and departmental policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program
Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where services are provided
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Must have active RN, ACLS, PALS, BLS, NRP, and CPI certifications
At least 2 years of RN emergency department experience
Typically requires 1 year of clinical nursing experience
Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking
Time management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Proficiency operating computer functions, email, electronic records, and digital platforms
Must lift and support 35 pounds
Must push/pull 30 pounds of force and perform a 150-pound sliding transfer with a second person
Functional speech, vision, hearing, touch, and fine hand manipulation skills
Ability to perform patient restraint and verbal de-escalation
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions
Physical Abilities Testing may be required
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Career development programs
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program