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 leading hiring and employers like University Of Washington, Mercyhealth, and Sutter Health hiring at this level now.
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Organization
SSMC-Sutter Solano Medical Center
Position Overview
Manages and provides overall operational and clinical nursing leadership to an inpatient department(s) or setting. Plans and organizes inpatient nursing operations and resources to ensure effective and efficient delivery of patient care consistent with applicable laws, standards and regulations. Establishes protocols and practices, ensuring compliance with department, affiliate, operating unit, and/or system standards, policies and procedures, the Joint Commission (TJC) standards, and applicable laws and regulations. Takes a strategic and tactical approach in identifying best practices and standardizing workflows/processes, and developing plans of action to implement changes. Establishes and manages capital and operational budgets to achieve financial targets via effective utilization of personnel, resources and supplies. Develops and maintains a solid partnership with internal and external peers, leaders, and/or local/state/federal agencies to facilitate and collaborate on initiatives or issues resolution. Provides guidance and/or direct intervention in resolving challenging or complex situations.
Education
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Certification & Licensure
- RN-Registered Nurse of California
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Provider
Department Required Certification & Licensure
- Department, Emergency Department: TNCC-Trauma Nursing Corp Course within 180 days OR
- Department, Emergency Department: ENPC-Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course
- Department, Emergency Department: NIHSS-National Institutes of Health Stroke Scales within 90 days
Typical Experience
8 years of recent relevant experience.
Skills And Knowledge
- Solid understanding of operations and workflows and how the department’s process/workflow impacts other department operations.
- Demonstrates understanding of business and operational requirements.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including team building, and coaching/mentoring with the ability to motivate and engage others.
- Demonstrates solid clinical proficiency and knowledge to effectively plan and coordinate patient care consistent with applicable laws, standards and regulations.
- Working knowledge and thorough understanding of state/federal/local and/or accreditation standards and requirements as it relates to operations and organization, with the ability to interpret and implement applicable standards and requirements.
- Demonstrates understanding of the healthcare financial environment.
- Demonstrates ability to develop and manage a budget.
- Understands age-specific needs in providing care to the patient population served.
- Demonstrates tactical and analytical thinking and planning skills, and is able to develop plans to accomplish objectives, identify obstacles and resolve operational issues.
- Knowledge of emerging trends and how it impacts operations.
- Ability to build and establish effective working partnerships with employees, peers and/or leaders to achieve business objectives.
- Demonstrates ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues.
- Verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle difficult circumstances and make sound business decisions with little direction.
- Demonstrates ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.
- Organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects while delivering quality service and achieving business results.
- Demonstrates a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.
- Demonstrates ability to work/interact with a diverse population while respecting cultural and linguistic differences and fostering an inclusive work environment.
- Working knowledge of wage and hour laws.
- Ability to use essential software and applications associated with the role’s duties and responsibilities.
Job Shift
Days
Schedule
Full Time
Days Of The Week
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements
None
Benefits
Yes
Unions
No
Position Status
Exempt
Weekly Hours
40
Employee Status
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $191,006.40 to $305,593.60 / annual salary
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
SSMC-Sutter Solano Medical Center
Position Overview
Manages and provides overall operational and clinical nursing leadership to an inpatient department(s) or setting. Plans and organizes inpatient nursing operations and resources to ensure effective and efficient delivery of patient care consistent with applicable laws, standards and regulations. Establishes protocols and practices, ensuring compliance with department, affiliate, operating unit, and/or system standards, policies and procedures, the Joint Commission (TJC) standards, and applicable laws and regulations. Takes a strategic and tactical approach in identifying best practices and standardizing workflows/processes, and developing plans of action to implement changes. Establishes and manages capital and operational budgets to achieve financial targets via effective utilization of personnel, resources and supplies. Develops and maintains a solid partnership with internal and external peers, leaders, and/or local/state/federal agencies to facilitate and collaborate on initiatives or issues resolution. Provides guidance and/or direct intervention in resolving challenging or complex situations.
Education
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Certification & Licensure
- RN-Registered Nurse of California
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Provider
Department Required Certification & Licensure
- Department, Emergency Department: TNCC-Trauma Nursing Corp Course within 180 days OR
- Department, Emergency Department: ENPC-Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course
- Department, Emergency Department: NIHSS-National Institutes of Health Stroke Scales within 90 days
Typical Experience
8 years of recent relevant experience.
Skills And Knowledge
- Solid understanding of operations and workflows and how the department’s process/workflow impacts other department operations.
- Demonstrates understanding of business and operational requirements.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including team building, and coaching/mentoring with the ability to motivate and engage others.
- Demonstrates solid clinical proficiency and knowledge to effectively plan and coordinate patient care consistent with applicable laws, standards and regulations.
- Working knowledge and thorough understanding of state/federal/local and/or accreditation standards and requirements as it relates to operations and organization, with the ability to interpret and implement applicable standards and requirements.
- Demonstrates understanding of the healthcare financial environment.
- Demonstrates ability to develop and manage a budget.
- Understands age-specific needs in providing care to the patient population served.
- Demonstrates tactical and analytical thinking and planning skills, and is able to develop plans to accomplish objectives, identify obstacles and resolve operational issues.
- Knowledge of emerging trends and how it impacts operations.
- Ability to build and establish effective working partnerships with employees, peers and/or leaders to achieve business objectives.
- Demonstrates ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues.
- Verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle difficult circumstances and make sound business decisions with little direction.
- Demonstrates ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.
- Organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects while delivering quality service and achieving business results.
- Demonstrates a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.
- Demonstrates ability to work/interact with a diverse population while respecting cultural and linguistic differences and fostering an inclusive work environment.
- Working knowledge of wage and hour laws.
- Ability to use essential software and applications associated with the role’s duties and responsibilities.
Job Shift
Days
Schedule
Full Time
Days Of The Week
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements
None
Benefits
Yes
Unions
No
Position Status
Exempt
Weekly Hours
40
Employee Status
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $191,006.40 to $305,593.60 / annual salary
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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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 University Of Washington, Mercyhealth, and Sutter Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 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 October 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, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 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.