Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate - Emergency Department

High Point Medical Center's Emergency Department is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in providing comprehensive emergency care for patients of all ages. Our 34-bed acute care unit, along with 6 Super Track beds and 4 Behavioral Health beds, serves as a designated stroke center with advanced cardiovascular capabilities including interventional cardiology services.

As an RN in our Emergency Department, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process. You will deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures, using evidence-based practice and clinical decision-making to create the safest patient environment and best patient experience.

Clinical Setting

Our Emergency Department provides advanced stroke and heart services within a community-oriented environment. As a designated stroke center, most stroke cases are managed on-site. Myocardial infarctions are treated through our interventional cardiology services, providing specialized care without the need for transfer. The department combines personalized care with the advanced capabilities of a larger hospital system.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process
• Deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures
• Apply evidence-based practice and clinical decision-making in patient care delivery
• Communicate effectively with patients and interdisciplinary teams
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and best patient experience

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program
• Active Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which you practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Less than 1 year of RN experience (new graduate position)

Schedule

• Full-time position, 36 hours per week
• Days, evenings, or night shifts
• Specific schedule to be determined during orientation

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay range: $38.20 - $57.30 per hour
• Base compensation determined by qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and training
• Premium pay for shift differentials and on-call duties
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits including adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
• Educational Assistance Program
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

About High Point Medical Center

High Point Medical Center is part of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and serves the High Point community and surrounding areas. Our 351-bed hospital provides a wide range of patient- and family-centered care backed by the expertise of a nationally recognized academic medical center. Services include emergency services, cardiovascular services, vascular surgery, general surgery with robotics, bariatric surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic and spine surgery, women's services, behavioral health, and inpatient rehabilitation.