Emergency Room RN Jobs
Emergency Room RN jobs are open across hospitals, trauma centers, and urgent care systems, from new-grad RN to charge nurse and clinical lead, with specializations in trauma response, pediatric emergency care, and critical triage. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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As an integral member of the patient care team, the Registered Nurse supports the Chief Nursing Officer in leading the patient care team in providing for the safety, recovery and comfort of patients by implementing the nursing process (assessment, nursing diagnosis, developing the plan of care and the education plan; implementation of interventions, evaluation of interventions and revision of plan as needed); and provides education and advocacy. Practices in compliance with regulatory requirements including CMS Conditions of Participation, Title 22, CDPH regulations, DNV-GL/NIAHO standards, etc.
The Registered Nurse supports department manager and director in quality improvement and growth of unit services; leadership in collaboration with co-workers and other departments; management of efficient services with meaningful and valuable outcomes.
Decision-making authority:
Patient care within the scope of practice
Patient acuity based on patient classification decision-making method
RNs are expected to practice to the full extent of his/her legal scope of practice based on education, training and competency. RNs are expected to make judgments and decisions about patient care and to act on the assessments performed.
RNs are accountable for providing a healing environment for recovery and safe passage of patients through their episode of care in the hospital; for prevention of harm; for educating the patient about their condition and implementation of self-care actions; of educating about abnormal findings and when and how to report to their care-giver; for providing comfort and compassionate care
Executive Functions
Planning:
Assists charge nurse with planning delivery of patient care for the shift;
Contributes to overall unit planning and improvement
Directing:
Precepting and competency validating new hires and to new procedures
Teaching nursing students
Delegating:
As indicated to other RNs, LVNs, CNAs
Coordinating:
Assigned team
Communicating
Expectations to assigned staff (interventions; report back; etc.)
Improvement opportunities; information through chain of command; unusual events;
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education:
Graduation from Registered Nurse Program
BSN desired (if not upon hire, will obtain within 5 years preferred)
Minimum Experience/Knowledge:
1 year clinical experience in an acute care setting preferred.
If applicable - experience in treating ortho and stroke patient population preferred.
For Cardiac Cath Lab Nurses:
- 1 year Nursing experience in an acute care setting such as the ICU, stepdown, or ER preferred.
- 1 year+ IR, EP, or Cardiac Cath Lab experience preferred.
For 6th Floor Med/Surg Employees:
- Two years’ experience with Orthopedic and Medical-Surgical nursing preferred.
- Certification in Medical-Surgical, Orthopedic or other specialty preferred.
Required License/Certification:
California Registered Nurse License
Certification in clinical specialty or management desired
- Surgery: BLS, ACLS
- PACU/SDS/ GI Lab: BLS, ACLS, PALS
- Cath Lab: BLS, ACLS
- ED: BLS, ACLS, PALS, AB508 (within 30 days of hire), NIHSS (within 30 days of hire), NRP (within 6 months of hire), ENPC (within 12 months of hire),
- Geropsych: BLS, AB508 (within 30 days of hire)
- ICU/ 5S, 4th Telemetry, 6th Med Surg and Float Pool: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (within 30 days of hire)
BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP must be AHA certified.
All certifications must be active effective date of hire/transfer unless otherwise indicated.
As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.
The hourly rate range for this position is $47.58 to $76.68. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
As an integral member of the patient care team, the Registered Nurse supports the Chief Nursing Officer in leading the patient care team in providing for the safety, recovery and comfort of patients by implementing the nursing process (assessment, nursing diagnosis, developing the plan of care and the education plan; implementation of interventions, evaluation of interventions and revision of plan as needed); and provides education and advocacy. Practices in compliance with regulatory requirements including CMS Conditions of Participation, Title 22, CDPH regulations, DNV-GL/NIAHO standards, etc.
The Registered Nurse supports department manager and director in quality improvement and growth of unit services; leadership in collaboration with co-workers and other departments; management of efficient services with meaningful and valuable outcomes.
Decision-making authority:
Patient care within the scope of practice
Patient acuity based on patient classification decision-making method
RNs are expected to practice to the full extent of his/her legal scope of practice based on education, training and competency. RNs are expected to make judgments and decisions about patient care and to act on the assessments performed.
RNs are accountable for providing a healing environment for recovery and safe passage of patients through their episode of care in the hospital; for prevention of harm; for educating the patient about their condition and implementation of self-care actions; of educating about abnormal findings and when and how to report to their care-giver; for providing comfort and compassionate care
Executive Functions
Planning:
Assists charge nurse with planning delivery of patient care for the shift;
Contributes to overall unit planning and improvement
Directing:
Precepting and competency validating new hires and to new procedures
Teaching nursing students
Delegating:
As indicated to other RNs, LVNs, CNAs
Coordinating:
Assigned team
Communicating
Expectations to assigned staff (interventions; report back; etc.)
Improvement opportunities; information through chain of command; unusual events;
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education:
Graduation from Registered Nurse Program
BSN desired (if not upon hire, will obtain within 5 years preferred)
Minimum Experience/Knowledge:
1 year clinical experience in an acute care setting preferred.
If applicable - experience in treating ortho and stroke patient population preferred.
For Cardiac Cath Lab Nurses:
- 1 year Nursing experience in an acute care setting such as the ICU, stepdown, or ER preferred.
- 1 year+ IR, EP, or Cardiac Cath Lab experience preferred.
For 6th Floor Med/Surg Employees:
- Two years’ experience with Orthopedic and Medical-Surgical nursing preferred.
- Certification in Medical-Surgical, Orthopedic or other specialty preferred.
Required License/Certification:
California Registered Nurse License
Certification in clinical specialty or management desired
- Surgery: BLS, ACLS
- PACU/SDS/ GI Lab: BLS, ACLS, PALS
- Cath Lab: BLS, ACLS
- ED: BLS, ACLS, PALS, AB508 (within 30 days of hire), NIHSS (within 30 days of hire), NRP (within 6 months of hire), ENPC (within 12 months of hire),
- Geropsych: BLS, AB508 (within 30 days of hire)
- ICU/ 5S, 4th Telemetry, 6th Med Surg and Float Pool: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (within 30 days of hire)
BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP must be AHA certified.
All certifications must be active effective date of hire/transfer unless otherwise indicated.
As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.
The hourly rate range for this position is $47.58 to $76.68. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
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- Voyage Health93V
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- CommonSpirit Health28
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in emergency room RN jobs.
- Active RN licensure in the state of employment, with multistate compact eligibility preferred
- Current BLS and ACLS certification required at time of hire
- Minimum one to two years of acute care or emergency department experience
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification or completion within first year
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Demonstrated ability to triage patients using ESI or equivalent standardized acuity scale
Tips for Your Emergency Room RN Job Search
Tailor your resume to acuity levels
Emergency hiring managers scan for patient acuity, volume, and specific interventions you've managed. Quantify your experience by listing your typical census, the highest ESI levels you've handled, and procedures like intubation assist or cardioversion you've performed independently.
List certifications prominently at the top
BLS, ACLS, and TNCC are often listed as hard requirements, not preferences. Place them in a dedicated certifications section directly under your name so a recruiter scanning for compliance doesn't have to hunt through your work history to confirm you're eligible.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists emergency room rn openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter for trauma designation when relevant
Level I and Level II trauma centers post jobs separately from community EDs, and they expect your resume to reflect that background. If you've worked in a verified trauma center, name the designation and the volume explicitly so you're not screened out by ATS filters.
Prepare for a clinical scenario interview
Most emergency RN interviews include at least one SBAR-style patient scenario, often sepsis, chest pain, or a pediatric case. Practice walking through your assessment and priority interventions out loud so you can articulate clinical reasoning under pressure without sounding rehearsed.
Negotiate shift differentials, not just base pay
Emergency departments run around the clock, and night, weekend, and holiday differentials can significantly change your total compensation. During the offer stage, ask specifically about differential rates and whether they're included in overtime calculations before accepting a base rate.
Emergency Room RN Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most emergency room rns?
The companies hiring the most emergency room rns right now include Voyage Health, HiredFirst, and CommonSpirit Health, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Health systems and regional trauma networks account for the majority of posted roles.
How many emergency room rn jobs are remote?
About 2% of emergency room rn openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most emergency nursing roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or telehealth components include triage consultation, care coordination, and emergency department case management.
How do you become a emergency room rn?
To become an emergency room rn, you complete an accredited nursing program and pass the NCLEX-RN to earn your license. Most emergency departments then require at least one year of acute care experience before hiring directly into the ED. From there, you obtain ACLS and BLS certifications, pursue TNCC, and build clinical confidence through progressive charge and trauma exposure.
How do you get hired as an emergency room rn with little experience?
New graduates can enter emergency nursing through hospital residency programs specifically designed for the ED, which combine structured orientation with precepted clinical hours. Highlighting clinical rotations in emergency or critical care settings, any trauma volunteer work, and certifications like ACLS positions you ahead of other entry-level applicants. Float pool or per-diem ED roles also offer a practical entry point.
What does the emergency room rn interview process look like?
The emergency room rn interview process typically begins with an HR or recruiter phone screen focused on licensure, certifications, and availability. A panel interview with the nurse manager and clinical staff follows, often including behavioral questions and a live patient scenario requiring you to demonstrate triage reasoning. Some facilities also require a skills validation check or shadow shift before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to emergency room rn jobs?
You can find and apply to emergency room rn jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from hospitals, trauma centers, and health systems across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, shift preferences, and location, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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