Emergency Department Registered Nurse Jobs
Emergency Department Registered Nurse jobs are open across hospital systems, trauma centers, freestanding ERs, and urgent care networks, from new-grad RNs to charge nurses and clinical leads, with specializations in trauma, pediatric emergency, and critical care triage. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department
Full Time - 830am - 9pm
Up to $10,000 Sign On Bonus
At Meritus, you’ll be part of an elite team committed to excellence in emergency care, innovation, and compassionate patient-centered service. If you are a nurse that is ready to take your career to the next level, join us today!
Our fast-paced Emergency Department is a MIEMSS Designated Level III Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center, and Cardiac Interventional Center. We provide advanced emergency care to approximately 72,000 patients annually, including 3,800 trauma cases, utilizing cutting-edge technology and expertise. We specialize in the emergency treatment and stabilization of a broad spectrum of illnesses and injuries, including multi-system trauma, life-threatening medical conditions, general medical-surgical emergencies, orthopedic and neurological injuries, minor trauma, and psychiatric crises for both adult and pediatric patients.
RNs in the ED benefit from:
- A Collaborative and Innovative Academic Environment – Work alongside physicians, fellow-trained trauma surgeons, and emergency medicine experts in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting that fosters teamwork and professional growth.
- Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits – Enjoy competitive pay, shift differentials, excellent benefits, and tuition and specialty certification reimbursement to support your career development.
- Specialized Training Opportunities – We are an ENA-designated on-site training center for Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) and Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certifications.
- A robust forensic nurse program dedicated to providing specialized care for victims of violence.
- Award Winning Facility - Silver Beacon of Excellence in Critical Care Unit, Certified Primary Stroke Center, MIEMSS designated Cardiac Intervention Center, and Silver Quality Achievement Award for STEMI patient outcomes.
Requirements
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Education - ASN or higher required. BSN or higher Preferred.
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Experience - Minimum of one year of experience in a hospital setting required.
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Licensure/Certification - Specialty certification recognized by the Magnet Recognition Program™ preferred. Current license to practice as Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland, or if resident of a state that participates in Nurse Multi-State Compact agreement, holds Registered Nurse License from that state that is designated as "Compact" or "Multi-State Privilege" using primary source verification and provides additional documentation as required by the Maryland Board of Nursing. RN License from a compact state with a designation of "Single State" does not meet the requirement and nurse must obtain a Maryland license. Specialty certification preferred.
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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Ability to apply the standards of professional nursing practice with compassion and empathy. Basic computer skills required. Must possess a high level of organization and communication skills.
Caring for Our Team
We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
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Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Coverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date. -
Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
Includes company-paid life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability benefits to provide peace of mind. -
Paid Time Off (PTO)
A generous PTO program designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance. -
401(k) Retirement Plan
Benefit from a robust company match to support your long-term financial goals. -
Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
Support for your continued learning and career growth. -
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Options to save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses. -
Shift Differential Pay
Team members working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for additional pay.
Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department
Full Time - 830am - 9pm
Up to $10,000 Sign On Bonus
At Meritus, you’ll be part of an elite team committed to excellence in emergency care, innovation, and compassionate patient-centered service. If you are a nurse that is ready to take your career to the next level, join us today!
Our fast-paced Emergency Department is a MIEMSS Designated Level III Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center, and Cardiac Interventional Center. We provide advanced emergency care to approximately 72,000 patients annually, including 3,800 trauma cases, utilizing cutting-edge technology and expertise. We specialize in the emergency treatment and stabilization of a broad spectrum of illnesses and injuries, including multi-system trauma, life-threatening medical conditions, general medical-surgical emergencies, orthopedic and neurological injuries, minor trauma, and psychiatric crises for both adult and pediatric patients.
RNs in the ED benefit from:
- A Collaborative and Innovative Academic Environment – Work alongside physicians, fellow-trained trauma surgeons, and emergency medicine experts in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting that fosters teamwork and professional growth.
- Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits – Enjoy competitive pay, shift differentials, excellent benefits, and tuition and specialty certification reimbursement to support your career development.
- Specialized Training Opportunities – We are an ENA-designated on-site training center for Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) and Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certifications.
- A robust forensic nurse program dedicated to providing specialized care for victims of violence.
- Award Winning Facility - Silver Beacon of Excellence in Critical Care Unit, Certified Primary Stroke Center, MIEMSS designated Cardiac Intervention Center, and Silver Quality Achievement Award for STEMI patient outcomes.
Requirements
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Education - ASN or higher required. BSN or higher Preferred.
-
Experience - Minimum of one year of experience in a hospital setting required.
-
Licensure/Certification - Specialty certification recognized by the Magnet Recognition Program™ preferred. Current license to practice as Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland, or if resident of a state that participates in Nurse Multi-State Compact agreement, holds Registered Nurse License from that state that is designated as "Compact" or "Multi-State Privilege" using primary source verification and provides additional documentation as required by the Maryland Board of Nursing. RN License from a compact state with a designation of "Single State" does not meet the requirement and nurse must obtain a Maryland license. Specialty certification preferred.
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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Ability to apply the standards of professional nursing practice with compassion and empathy. Basic computer skills required. Must possess a high level of organization and communication skills.
Caring for Our Team
We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
-
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Coverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date. -
Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
Includes company-paid life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability benefits to provide peace of mind. -
Paid Time Off (PTO)
A generous PTO program designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance. -
401(k) Retirement Plan
Benefit from a robust company match to support your long-term financial goals. -
Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
Support for your continued learning and career growth. -
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Options to save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses. -
Shift Differential Pay
Team members working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for additional pay.
Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Who's Hiring
- LiveWell Homecare Agency1,052L
- Voyage Health108V
- Sentara77
- HealthTrust Workforce Solutions46
- Banner Health37
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services145
- Education3
- Technology & Software3
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 LiveWell Homecare Agency, Voyage Health, and Sentara, with the largest share of openings in New York, Ohio, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 8% of emergency department registered nurse openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 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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