Senior Level Emergency Department Registered Nurse Jobs
Senior level emergency department registered nurse jobs place experienced nurses at the helm of high-acuity patient care, clinical decision-making, and the mentoring of junior staff in fast-moving trauma environments. Most openings are on-site, with Healthcare & Medical Services and Science & Research leading hiring and employers like Bayhealth, Williamson Health, and Mercyhealth hiring at this level now.
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Shift Details
7 AM - 3 PM with varied hours/days required.
Job Description
Manages and has 24/7 responsibility for the nursing practice, patient care delivery, human and fiscal resources, and regulatory compliance of a patient care unit. Maintains a professional environment that supports delivery of high-quality patient and family centered care.
Job Responsibility
1.Manages and has 24/7 responsibility for the team members, operations and patient care activities of a patient care unit.
2.Assists nursing leadership in setting strategic direction for key programs in alignment with organization mission, vision, and values and nursing strategic plan.
3.Communicates, builds consensus, and guides team toward achieving department objectives.
4.Promotes and maintains high quality patient and family centered care in a healing environment.
5.Creates a professional work environment that fosters team member respect, engagement, accountability and optimal patient outcomes.
6.Promotes appreciative inquiry and evidence-based, ethical and compassionate practice.
7.Acquires and manages staffing for patient care unit. Collaborates with HR for requirements.
8.Provides direction and guidance to patient care unit team members and supervisors.
9.Facilitates performance reviews, promotions, pay and corrective actions.
10.Serves as a role model for standards of professional practice (clinical, educational and leadership).
11.Assists in career development planning for team members.
12.Educates teams in new and existing department procedures and systems (information systems, fiscal responsibility, etc.).
13.Manages patient care unit budget. Monitors expenditures and implements action plans when variances are present.
14.Monitors performance metrics that support decision-making to achieve optimal performance levels.
15.Ensures adherence to the established care delivery model, using knowledge of scope and standards of practice.
16.Facilitates continual compliance for unit with the JC, CMS, New York State, DOH, Public Health Law, HIPPA regulations and System, hospital and department standards.
17.Demonstrates current knowledge of clinical competencies for patient population of oversight in order to manage direct patient care.
18.Maintains current knowledge of scope and standards of practice, healthcare legislation, and population health.
19.Identifies and leads opportunities to make changes to improve operations across teams using evidence-based strategies and solutions.
20.Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
Job Qualification
- Bachelors of Science Degree, required. Masters, preferred. (Bachelors or Master’s Degree must be in Nursing)
- Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State, required.
- Specialized certifications, as needed.
- 6-8 years of nursing experience and 2-5 years of leadership/management experience, required.
- Documented Emergency Room Experience required.
Additional Salary Detail
Shift Details
7 AM - 3 PM with varied hours/days required.
Job Description
Manages and has 24/7 responsibility for the nursing practice, patient care delivery, human and fiscal resources, and regulatory compliance of a patient care unit. Maintains a professional environment that supports delivery of high-quality patient and family centered care.
Job Responsibility
1.Manages and has 24/7 responsibility for the team members, operations and patient care activities of a patient care unit.
2.Assists nursing leadership in setting strategic direction for key programs in alignment with organization mission, vision, and values and nursing strategic plan.
3.Communicates, builds consensus, and guides team toward achieving department objectives.
4.Promotes and maintains high quality patient and family centered care in a healing environment.
5.Creates a professional work environment that fosters team member respect, engagement, accountability and optimal patient outcomes.
6.Promotes appreciative inquiry and evidence-based, ethical and compassionate practice.
7.Acquires and manages staffing for patient care unit. Collaborates with HR for requirements.
8.Provides direction and guidance to patient care unit team members and supervisors.
9.Facilitates performance reviews, promotions, pay and corrective actions.
10.Serves as a role model for standards of professional practice (clinical, educational and leadership).
11.Assists in career development planning for team members.
12.Educates teams in new and existing department procedures and systems (information systems, fiscal responsibility, etc.).
13.Manages patient care unit budget. Monitors expenditures and implements action plans when variances are present.
14.Monitors performance metrics that support decision-making to achieve optimal performance levels.
15.Ensures adherence to the established care delivery model, using knowledge of scope and standards of practice.
16.Facilitates continual compliance for unit with the JC, CMS, New York State, DOH, Public Health Law, HIPPA regulations and System, hospital and department standards.
17.Demonstrates current knowledge of clinical competencies for patient population of oversight in order to manage direct patient care.
18.Maintains current knowledge of scope and standards of practice, healthcare legislation, and population health.
19.Identifies and leads opportunities to make changes to improve operations across teams using evidence-based strategies and solutions.
20.Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
Job Qualification
- Bachelors of Science Degree, required. Masters, preferred. (Bachelors or Master’s Degree must be in Nursing)
- Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State, required.
- Specialized certifications, as needed.
- 6-8 years of nursing experience and 2-5 years of leadership/management experience, required.
- Documented Emergency Room Experience required.
Additional Salary Detail
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Who's Hiring
- Bayhealth3
- Williamson Health2
- Mercyhealth1
- Northwell Health1
- Great Falls Clinic1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services11
- Science & Research1
Senior Level Emergency Department Registered Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level emergency department registered nurse job?
Employers hiring at this level look for demonstrated ownership of complex, high-acuity cases and a history of leading charge nurse duties, precepting new staff, or driving quality improvement initiatives in the ED. Candidates who can show measurable outcomes, such as reduced door-to-provider times or improved triage accuracy, stand out. Certifications like CEN or CPEN signal the clinical depth these roles require.
Which companies hire senior level emergency department registered nurses?
Companies hiring senior level emergency department registered nurses right now include Bayhealth, Williamson Health, and Mercyhealth, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate among large health systems, regional trauma centers, and academic medical centers that need experienced nurses to anchor high-volume emergency departments.
Are there remote senior level emergency department registered nurse jobs?
Yes, though bedside emergency nursing is inherently on-site, adjacent senior level roles in triage nursing, ED case management, and clinical quality do include remote or hybrid arrangements. About 0% of senior level emergency department registered nurse openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, so it is worth filtering by work setting when reviewing current listings.
What makes a emergency department registered nurse role senior level?
Senior level emergency department registered nurse roles are defined by clinical autonomy, accountability for patient outcomes across a full shift, and an active role in mentoring less experienced nurses. These positions involve leading resuscitations, guiding care decisions in ambiguous or critical situations, contributing to protocol development, and often serving in charge or preceptor capacities that shape how the entire ED team performs.
Which industries hire the most senior level emergency department registered nurses?
Senior Level emergency department registered nurse roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high-volume, high-complexity emergency departments that depend on seasoned nurses to maintain care standards, stabilize staffing, and develop the next generation of ED clinicians.