Emergency Department Registered Nurse Jobs in Tennessee
Emergency Department Registered Nurse jobs in Tennessee are consistently active, driven by strong demand across major hospital systems, trauma centers, and regional medical hubs serving both urban and rural communities at every level from new graduate to senior charge nurse. The largest concentrations of openings are in Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville, where established employers like Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Baptist Memorial Health Care, and Ballad Health maintain significant emergency nursing staff. The most sought-after specializations include trauma nursing, pediatric emergency care, and critical care triage. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Summary
Provides clinical direction for all aspects of patient care in an acute inpatient setting, fostering patient/family centered care. Demonstrates clinical competency utilizing evidence-based practices/research in all areas of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and outcomes. Incorporates knowledge of safety protocols, cost containment and quality improvement throughout the nursing process. Identifies patient, unit and organizational priorities and incorporates into the nursing process. Adheres to all compliance and policy/procedures of the organization including, but not limited to licensure renewal, assigned training, employee health screenings, time and attendance policy, dress code policy, patient confidentiality, infection control, medication administration. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory agency requirements (TJC, SC DPH, CMS). Provides care within the scope of the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act. The acute inpatient setting may require staff to be scheduled for a weekend, holiday, and on-call work.Essential Functions
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Collects data and completes nursing assessment utilizing appropriate area and/or age specific standards/policies and tools. Completes appropriate forms. Assesses and recognizes subtle or actual changes in patients' status and patient response to intervention. Identifies nursing priorities for patient plan of care based on nursing assessment and other data as appropriate. Validates these priorities with healthcare team members and documents appropriately.
Develops an individual plan of care based on the age and assessed needs of the patient. Develops the plan in collaboration with the patient and/or family, the provider, and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team.
Updates the plan based on changes in the patient's condition and communicates changes in the plan to other members of the team.
Identifies realistic and measurable goals and outcomes to be attained prior to discharge. Validates these with the patient and/or family.
Demonstrates respect for the patient's/family cultural, spiritual, and belief system in planning for care.
Includes planning for discharge to assure continuity of care and a smooth transition post discharge from one level of care to another including appropriate referrals.
Provides direct care to assigned patients consistent with the established nursing plan.
Performs specific tasks based on organizational, departmental and/or unit policies and procedures within the RN scope of practice.
Delegates nursing tasks as appropriate to members of the healthcare team, developing written assignments (if appropriate) and ensures completion of assigned tasks.
Monitors quality of care delivered on a continual basis; ensures appropriate surveillance of assigned patients.
Provides care based on patient and unit priorities, coordinating and organizing tasks as appropriate, utilizing resources internal and external to the unit. Incorporates cost containment principles into nursing care. Utilizes appropriate technology in daily practice.
Assumes responsibility for patient safety by maintaining a safe environment to include awareness of safety procedures, protocols and adherence to patient care standards.
Utilizes performance indicators to collect data, monitor quality and effectiveness while providing nursing care.
Completes assigned hospital/unit performance improvement monitoring (audits).
Based on assessment/reassessment of patient response to interventions, evaluates plan of care for effectiveness, documents progress toward expected outcomes, and revises plan of care as needed. Reports changes in patient condition and refers unresolved problems to appropriate healthcare team members. Discusses outcomes with peers (via shift-to-shift report) and with other healthcare team members.
Evaluates opportunities for quality improvement; based upon evaluation, incorporates performance improvement recommendations into the plan of care as appropriate.
Identifies/assesses patient/family learning needs and teaches accordingly by using language and terminology that the patient/family is familiar with providing examples to clarify ideas, implementing and evaluating teaching plan (encourages patient/family involvement/participation), Computer resources and Micromedex utilization
Communicates the patient/family's need for education/teaching to others in the healthcare continuum.
Evaluates own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standard guidelines, state statutes, policies, procedures, rules/regulations and current specific knowledge. Takes personal accountability for maintaining competency through education and professional activities. Maintains professional licensure and completes required mandatory education in a timely manner. Reflects on identified areas of strength that offer opportunity for improvement.
Ensures that written documentation and oral communication focuses on pertinent information to support meeting patient/family care needs.
Serves as the patient's advocate and coordinator of care, working collaboratively with providers and other members of the healthcare team.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibility
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Education - Associate degree in Nursing. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
Experience - One (1) year experience as a registered nurse.
In Lieu Of
In lieu of one (1) year of registered nurse experience, will accept successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or successful completion of a comparable residency from another organization.
In lieu of one (1) year of registered nurse experience, will accept 1 year of licensed practical nurse (LPN) experience for internal candidates within the same service line.
In lieu of Associate degree in nursing, will accept nursing diploma with licensure to practice as a registered nurse.
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
Holds a current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an RN in the state the team member is working.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
NA
Work Shift
Evening (United States of America)Location
Blount Memorial HospitalFacility
Blount Memorial Hospital, Inc.Department
Emergency DepartmentShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
Provides clinical direction for all aspects of patient care in an acute inpatient setting, fostering patient/family centered care. Demonstrates clinical competency utilizing evidence-based practices/research in all areas of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and outcomes. Incorporates knowledge of safety protocols, cost containment and quality improvement throughout the nursing process. Identifies patient, unit and organizational priorities and incorporates into the nursing process. Adheres to all compliance and policy/procedures of the organization including, but not limited to licensure renewal, assigned training, employee health screenings, time and attendance policy, dress code policy, patient confidentiality, infection control, medication administration. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory agency requirements (TJC, SC DPH, CMS). Provides care within the scope of the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act. The acute inpatient setting may require staff to be scheduled for a weekend, holiday, and on-call work.Essential Functions
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Collects data and completes nursing assessment utilizing appropriate area and/or age specific standards/policies and tools. Completes appropriate forms. Assesses and recognizes subtle or actual changes in patients' status and patient response to intervention. Identifies nursing priorities for patient plan of care based on nursing assessment and other data as appropriate. Validates these priorities with healthcare team members and documents appropriately.
Develops an individual plan of care based on the age and assessed needs of the patient. Develops the plan in collaboration with the patient and/or family, the provider, and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team.
Updates the plan based on changes in the patient's condition and communicates changes in the plan to other members of the team.
Identifies realistic and measurable goals and outcomes to be attained prior to discharge. Validates these with the patient and/or family.
Demonstrates respect for the patient's/family cultural, spiritual, and belief system in planning for care.
Includes planning for discharge to assure continuity of care and a smooth transition post discharge from one level of care to another including appropriate referrals.
Provides direct care to assigned patients consistent with the established nursing plan.
Performs specific tasks based on organizational, departmental and/or unit policies and procedures within the RN scope of practice.
Delegates nursing tasks as appropriate to members of the healthcare team, developing written assignments (if appropriate) and ensures completion of assigned tasks.
Monitors quality of care delivered on a continual basis; ensures appropriate surveillance of assigned patients.
Provides care based on patient and unit priorities, coordinating and organizing tasks as appropriate, utilizing resources internal and external to the unit. Incorporates cost containment principles into nursing care. Utilizes appropriate technology in daily practice.
Assumes responsibility for patient safety by maintaining a safe environment to include awareness of safety procedures, protocols and adherence to patient care standards.
Utilizes performance indicators to collect data, monitor quality and effectiveness while providing nursing care.
Completes assigned hospital/unit performance improvement monitoring (audits).
Based on assessment/reassessment of patient response to interventions, evaluates plan of care for effectiveness, documents progress toward expected outcomes, and revises plan of care as needed. Reports changes in patient condition and refers unresolved problems to appropriate healthcare team members. Discusses outcomes with peers (via shift-to-shift report) and with other healthcare team members.
Evaluates opportunities for quality improvement; based upon evaluation, incorporates performance improvement recommendations into the plan of care as appropriate.
Identifies/assesses patient/family learning needs and teaches accordingly by using language and terminology that the patient/family is familiar with providing examples to clarify ideas, implementing and evaluating teaching plan (encourages patient/family involvement/participation), Computer resources and Micromedex utilization
Communicates the patient/family's need for education/teaching to others in the healthcare continuum.
Evaluates own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standard guidelines, state statutes, policies, procedures, rules/regulations and current specific knowledge. Takes personal accountability for maintaining competency through education and professional activities. Maintains professional licensure and completes required mandatory education in a timely manner. Reflects on identified areas of strength that offer opportunity for improvement.
Ensures that written documentation and oral communication focuses on pertinent information to support meeting patient/family care needs.
Serves as the patient's advocate and coordinator of care, working collaboratively with providers and other members of the healthcare team.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibility
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Education - Associate degree in Nursing. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
Experience - One (1) year experience as a registered nurse.
In Lieu Of
In lieu of one (1) year of registered nurse experience, will accept successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or successful completion of a comparable residency from another organization.
In lieu of one (1) year of registered nurse experience, will accept 1 year of licensed practical nurse (LPN) experience for internal candidates within the same service line.
In lieu of Associate degree in nursing, will accept nursing diploma with licensure to practice as a registered nurse.
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
Holds a current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an RN in the state the team member is working.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
NA
Work Shift
Evening (United States of America)Location
Blount Memorial HospitalFacility
Blount Memorial Hospital, Inc.Department
Emergency DepartmentShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
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Emergency Department Registered Nurse Job Market in Tennessee
A snapshot from current Tennessee openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare16
- Ballad Health13
- Erlanger12
- Prisma Health9
- HealthTrust Workforce Solutions6
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in emergency department registered nurse jobs across Tennessee.
- Active Tennessee RN license or multistate compact license recognized in Tennessee
- Current BLS certification required, ACLS certification strongly preferred by most employers
- Minimum one to two years of acute care or emergency department clinical experience
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Meditech
- Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Strong triage assessment skills and experience with high-volume patient loads
Emergency Department Registered Nurse Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a emergency department registered nurse in Tennessee?
To become an emergency department registered nurse in Tennessee, you must earn an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, then pass the NCLEX-RN exam and apply for licensure through the Tennessee Board of Nursing. Tennessee participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses licensed in other compact states may practice without obtaining a separate Tennessee license. Most emergency departments prefer or require additional certifications such as ACLS and TNCC after hire.
How much do emergency department registered nurses make in Tennessee?
Emergency department registered nurses in Tennessee earn a median of about $81,500 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,970 for the lowest 10% to over $104,920 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire emergency department registered nurses in Tennessee?
Employers hiring emergency department registered nurses in Tennessee right now include Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Ballad Health, and Erlanger, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Tennessee's large integrated health systems and regional trauma centers generate the most consistent volume of emergency nursing openings across the state.
Which Tennessee cities have the most emergency department registered nurse jobs?
Memphis, Chattanooga, and Maryville have the most emergency department registered nurse openings in Tennessee. Nashville drives the highest volume as the state's largest metro and home to major academic medical centers and Level I trauma facilities, while Memphis and Knoxville anchor demand in their respective regions through large health systems serving both urban populations and surrounding rural communities.
Are there remote emergency department registered nurse jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, but they're rare. Emergency department nursing is fundamentally hands-on and bedside-focused, so the vast majority of openings require on-site work. About 100% of emergency department registered nurse openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions typically involve telephone triage, nurse advice lines, or case management functions rather than direct patient care in an emergency setting.
How can I get hired as a emergency department registered nurse in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to a structured new-graduate nurse residency program, which large Tennessee employers like Vanderbilt University Medical Center, HCA Healthcare's TriStar facilities, and Ballad Health run specifically to place new nurses in emergency settings with mentored onboarding. Gaining initial experience in a medical-surgical, step-down, or urgent care role at a Tennessee hospital also opens the door to internal ED transfers. Holding a current Tennessee RN license, ACLS certification, and TNCC completion strengthens any application significantly.
Where can I find and apply to emergency department registered nurse jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to emergency department registered nurse jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current Tennessee openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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