Overview
Department Description
Licensure
Registered Nurse Required
Education
Diploma Nursing Required - Or Associate's Degree Nursing Required
Experience
No Experience Required
We’re hiring a night shift Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department Holding Unit, supporting patients in an ED holding area who require med-surg or intermediate‑level care while they await admission, transfer, or next steps in their care journey. You’ll play a key role in delivering safe, coordinated care to a diverse patient population in a fast‑paced ED environment.
What you’ll do
- Provide comprehensive, patient‑centered nursing care based on individualized plans of care
- Assess and monitor patients’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs while coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team
- Safely administer medications, treatments, and therapies per physician orders and nursing standards
- Educate patients and families using clear, respectful communication that supports shared decision‑making
- Uphold WakeMed’s Professional Practice Model and Patient & Family Centered Care philosophy in every interaction
- A licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of North Carolina
- Comfortable caring for med-surg and/or intermediate‑acuity patients, ideally in an ED or acute care setting
- A strong communicator who values teamwork, collaboration, and patient safety
- Committed to providing compassionate care that respects patient and family preferences
- Able to think critically and stay adaptable in a dynamic, high‑energy environment
Department Description
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
EOE
Licensure
Registered Nurse Required
Education
Diploma Nursing Required - Or Associate's Degree Nursing Required
Experience
No Experience Required
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