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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.
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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.