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Summary:
The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) works in partnership with the nurse manager to support and lead the daily operations of the units.
The ANM is expected to adhere to system and department compliance policies and any applicable laws and regulations. The ANM is expected to assume accountability and responsibility for translating the philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of the medical center/hospital and the nursing service into effective action under the guidance of the Nurse Manager. The AN manager demonstrates BH operating principles and behaviors. Responsibility is centralized within five major areas: Clinical Practice and Quality Outcomes, Human Resource Leadership, Management of the Environment, Financial Growth and Stewardship, and Operational Planning.
Job Responsibilities:
1) Clinical Practice and Quality Outcomes The Assistant Nurse Manager administers direct nursing care to patients and serves as a clinical resource and role model of clinical excellence for staff. Delivers service promise as evidenced by metrics in all unit practices and programs. Provides leadership collaboratively with the Nurse Manager in proactively developing quality-driven and cost-effective initiatives. Initiates and partners with the Nurse Manager to lead and achieve outcomes in service-based performance improvement efforts
2) Human Resource Leadership: The Assistant Nurse Manager in collaboration with the Nurse Manager leads a positive work environment that facilitates the delivery of excellent patient and caregiver experiences. Staff are highly engaged, as evidenced by relevant metrics. Individual and collective practices reflect the Core principles of Magnet. Initiates and manages necessary change, providing support and resources to staff. Seeks opportunities to build working alliances with other professional groups. Creates opportunities for Shared Governance in order to effectively solve problems. In alignment with the Nurse Manager, is responsible for recruiting & hiring; staff development; recognition; retention; establishing performance expectations for success; delivering performance appraisals, and implementing corrective actions.
3) Management of the Patient Care Environment: The Assistant Nurse Manager is a leader who is highly visible in the patient care unit and is responsible for the effective management of patient progress and outcomes of care. Leads collaborative efforts with other departments and disciplines to meet patient care needs. Accountable for unit issues in collaboration with the Nurse Manager, including the adequacy of appropriate materials and equipment, until resolution occurs.
4) Financial Growth and Stewardship: The Assistant Nurse Manager is accountable for managing within budget in collaboration with the Nurse Manager as evidenced by metrics. Stewards financial resources and promotes growth by developing business plans and budgets for their unit in collaboration with the Nurse Manager per organizational goals and other relevant factors. Establishes expectations with the Nurse Manager and holds accountable staff regarding the delivery of high-quality, affordable care. Responds to budget variances in a proactive, timely manner in partnership with the Nurse Manager
5) Operational Planning: The Assistant Nurse Manager, in concert with the Nurse Manager, sets a progressive pace for performance improvement and based on an assessment of internal and external influences, creates and implements plans that have a positive impact on the delivery of patient care and a positive work environment. Makes healthcare operations decisions /problem resolution to facilitate proper and timely patient flow on the unit and effective operations of the unit. Establishes staffing plans that respond to changing needs of the unit.
6) Staff education/training, the establishment of a learning environment, in partnership with a nurse Educator and Manager
7) Facilitates staffing models necessary to support case volumes and acuity
8) Evaluates clinical processes and workflows to ensure efficiency, and facilitate appropriate change
9) Responsible for direct nurse supervision on weekends and off shifts, in partnership with the clinical supervisor.
10) Evaluate clinical documentation to ensure completion and accuracy.
Required Work Experience:
1) Minimum of 3-5 years of nursing experience with the most appropriate patient population being served by the care team.
Preferred Work Experience:
None listed
Skills and Competencies:
Management/Leadership Skills
Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.
Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum
$118,934.00 – $136,718.00 – $161,720.00
Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
Summary:
The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) works in partnership with the nurse manager to support and lead the daily operations of the units.
The ANM is expected to adhere to system and department compliance policies and any applicable laws and regulations. The ANM is expected to assume accountability and responsibility for translating the philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of the medical center/hospital and the nursing service into effective action under the guidance of the Nurse Manager. The AN manager demonstrates BH operating principles and behaviors. Responsibility is centralized within five major areas: Clinical Practice and Quality Outcomes, Human Resource Leadership, Management of the Environment, Financial Growth and Stewardship, and Operational Planning.
Job Responsibilities:
1) Clinical Practice and Quality Outcomes The Assistant Nurse Manager administers direct nursing care to patients and serves as a clinical resource and role model of clinical excellence for staff. Delivers service promise as evidenced by metrics in all unit practices and programs. Provides leadership collaboratively with the Nurse Manager in proactively developing quality-driven and cost-effective initiatives. Initiates and partners with the Nurse Manager to lead and achieve outcomes in service-based performance improvement efforts
2) Human Resource Leadership: The Assistant Nurse Manager in collaboration with the Nurse Manager leads a positive work environment that facilitates the delivery of excellent patient and caregiver experiences. Staff are highly engaged, as evidenced by relevant metrics. Individual and collective practices reflect the Core principles of Magnet. Initiates and manages necessary change, providing support and resources to staff. Seeks opportunities to build working alliances with other professional groups. Creates opportunities for Shared Governance in order to effectively solve problems. In alignment with the Nurse Manager, is responsible for recruiting & hiring; staff development; recognition; retention; establishing performance expectations for success; delivering performance appraisals, and implementing corrective actions.
3) Management of the Patient Care Environment: The Assistant Nurse Manager is a leader who is highly visible in the patient care unit and is responsible for the effective management of patient progress and outcomes of care. Leads collaborative efforts with other departments and disciplines to meet patient care needs. Accountable for unit issues in collaboration with the Nurse Manager, including the adequacy of appropriate materials and equipment, until resolution occurs.
4) Financial Growth and Stewardship: The Assistant Nurse Manager is accountable for managing within budget in collaboration with the Nurse Manager as evidenced by metrics. Stewards financial resources and promotes growth by developing business plans and budgets for their unit in collaboration with the Nurse Manager per organizational goals and other relevant factors. Establishes expectations with the Nurse Manager and holds accountable staff regarding the delivery of high-quality, affordable care. Responds to budget variances in a proactive, timely manner in partnership with the Nurse Manager
5) Operational Planning: The Assistant Nurse Manager, in concert with the Nurse Manager, sets a progressive pace for performance improvement and based on an assessment of internal and external influences, creates and implements plans that have a positive impact on the delivery of patient care and a positive work environment. Makes healthcare operations decisions /problem resolution to facilitate proper and timely patient flow on the unit and effective operations of the unit. Establishes staffing plans that respond to changing needs of the unit.
6) Staff education/training, the establishment of a learning environment, in partnership with a nurse Educator and Manager
7) Facilitates staffing models necessary to support case volumes and acuity
8) Evaluates clinical processes and workflows to ensure efficiency, and facilitate appropriate change
9) Responsible for direct nurse supervision on weekends and off shifts, in partnership with the clinical supervisor.
10) Evaluate clinical documentation to ensure completion and accuracy.
Required Work Experience:
1) Minimum of 3-5 years of nursing experience with the most appropriate patient population being served by the care team.
Preferred Work Experience:
None listed
Skills and Competencies:
Management/Leadership Skills
Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.
Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum
$118,934.00 – $136,718.00 – $161,720.00
Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Who's Hiring
- HealthTrust Workforce Solutions108
- Advocate Aurora Health77
- Sentara61
- OhioHealth44
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- Healthcare & Medical Services171
- Education6
- Technology & Software6
- Consulting & Professional Services3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in emergency department registered nurse jobs.
- Active registered nurse licensure in the state of employment, RN required
- Current BLS and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Minimum one to two years of acute care or emergency department clinical experience
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Trauma Nursing Core Course certification or willingness to obtain upon hire
- Strong triage assessment skills using standardized tools such as the ESI scale
Tips for Your Emergency Department Registered Nurse Job Search
Tailor your resume to triage acuity
Hiring managers in emergency departments want to see patient volume and acuity levels, not just job duties. List your average daily patient load, the severity mix you handled, and any triage classification systems you used, such as ESI or Manchester.
List every current certification explicitly
ED roles routinely screen out applicants who bury certifications in a summary. Put ACLS, TNCC, ENPC, and BLS in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so recruiters can verify eligibility in seconds.
Filter openings by trauma designation level
A Level I trauma center and a community ED require different experience profiles. When searching, note the facility's trauma designation in the posting and match it to your background so your application speaks directly to what that unit needs.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists emergency department registered nurse openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for behavioral questions on fast decisions
ED interviews consistently include scenario questions about rapid deterioration, simultaneous high-acuity patients, and conflict with physicians. Prepare two or three specific cases where you made an independent clinical call under time pressure and explain the outcome.
Negotiate shift differentials alongside base pay
Emergency departments run overnight and weekend shifts heavily. When you reach the offer stage, ask specifically about night, weekend, and holiday differential rates, because these can significantly affect your total annual compensation beyond the base hourly rate.
Emergency Department Registered Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most emergency department registered nurses?
The companies hiring the most emergency department registered nurses right now include HealthTrust Workforce Solutions, Advocate Aurora Health, and Sentara, with the largest share of openings in Florida, North Carolina, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large health systems and regional trauma networks typically drive the highest volume of postings.
How many emergency department registered nurse jobs are remote?
About 16% of emergency department registered nurse openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of emergency clinical work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility include tele-triage roles, ED care coordination, and remote patient monitoring positions that support emergency workflows.
How do you become an emergency department registered nurse?
You earn an associate or bachelor's degree in nursing, pass the NCLEX-RN to obtain your RN license, then gain clinical experience in an acute care setting such as a medical-surgical or critical care unit. From there you pursue ACLS and BLS certification, apply to ED-specific roles, and build toward specialty credentials like TNCC or CEN over time.
Can you get hired as an emergency department registered nurse with little experience?
Some hospitals offer new-grad emergency department residency programs specifically designed to train RNs without prior ED experience, pairing structured clinical rotations with mentorship from senior staff. Highlighting clinical rotations in high-acuity settings, strong triage coursework, and any simulation or trauma training from nursing school strengthens your application when direct ED experience is limited.
What does the emergency department registered nurse interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen from a recruiter or nurse manager, followed by a panel interview with clinical leadership and charge nurses that focuses on behavioral and scenario-based questions. Many facilities also include a unit walkthrough or shadowing component, and some ask candidates to complete a brief skills assessment or written clinical scenario before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to emergency department registered nurse jobs?
You can find and apply to emergency department registered nurse jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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