What We Offer Ready to take the next step in your Emergency Department nursing career? This unique full-time RN opportunity is designed for experienced Emergency Department nurses with at least two years of recent ED experience who are interested in joining a dedicated team with a clear pathway to permanent employment at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center. From day one, you'll be assigned to the Emergency Department at Matthews Medical Center, a fast-paced, full-service emergency department that cares for a diverse patient population across a wide range of acuity levels.
The department features 33 patient care beds, 7 triage rooms, and 7 additional low-acuity treatment spaces that can be utilized during periods of high patient volume, creating a dynamic environment where nurses can expand their clinical expertise while working alongside a highly collaborative care team. Following successful completion of your 90-day to 9-month assignment, you'll have the opportunity to apply and transition into a permanent RN position within the assigned department or into PNRT.
This opportunity offers: Full-time employment with a dedicated Emergency Department assignment A premium flat hourly rate during your initial 90-day to 9-month assignment The opportunity to transition into a permanent RN role in the Emergency Department Experience caring for a diverse patient population across a broad spectrum of emergency conditions Exposure to a high-volume environment that supports professional growth and clinical development A supportive, team-oriented culture focused on delivering remarkable patient experiences The opportunity to become part of one of the region's leading healthcare organizations Upon transition to a permanent Novant Health position, team members may become eligible for: Medical, dental, and vision benefits Compensation based on years of nursing experience Applicable shift differentials Sign-on bonus opportunities, if offered by the department Relocation assistance for eligible candidates Professional development and career advancement opportunities across Novant Health Please note: During the initial assignment period, this position is not eligible for Novant Health benefits and is compensated at a premium flat hourly rate.
As a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department at Matthews Medical Center, you'll provide expert care to patients presenting with a wide variety of emergent, urgent, and complex medical conditions. You'll use critical thinking, clinical judgment, and strong assessment skills to rapidly identify patient needs, prioritize care, and coordinate treatment in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will: Deliver safe, compassionate, and evidence-based emergency nursing care Assess, triage, and prioritize patients based on clinical presentation and acuity Care for patients experiencing cardiac events, stroke symptoms, sepsis, respiratory distress, and other medical emergencies Support the treatment and stabilization of trauma patients, emergent rule-outs, CPR in progress, ROSC patients, and other critical care presentations Provide nursing care for patients with abdominal pain, orthopedic injuries, lacerations, infectious disease concerns, and a variety of acute and chronic conditions Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary team members to deliver coordinated care Administer medications, treatments, and interventions in accordance with established clinical standards Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation Support departmental quality, safety, and patient experience initiatives Contribute to a positive team culture and collaborative work environment Build the knowledge, relationships, and clinical expertise necessary for a successful transition into a permanent role within the Emergency Department Why Matthews Stands Out Matthews Medical Center's Emergency Department offers nurses the opportunity to care for a broad and diverse patient population while developing expertise across multiple emergency care specialties.
Nurses regularly encounter patients presenting with cardiac, neurologic, respiratory, infectious disease, trauma, orthopedic, and general medical emergencies, making this an ideal environment for experienced ED nurses seeking continued growth and clinical challenge. What We're Looking For
4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred. BSN, preferred.
Consecutive year within defined specialty (Med Surg, Tele, Critical Care, ED or Women's), preferred. Licensure/Certification: RN License in Appropriate State, required. NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire for Emergency Departments and Behavioral Health units, required.
Specialty Certification, preferred. Additional Skills/Requirements (required) : Appropriate customer service, effective and appropriate customer relations, verbal and non-verbal communication techniques, interpersonal relationship skills, conflict resolution, critical thinking and computer literacy. Advanced training as required by department/unit/facility per identified skill set/sub category.
Ability to successfully complete generic and department specific skills validation and competency testing. Has the ability to interpret information and identify each patient’s requirement for care relative to his/her age specific need. Has the knowledge and skill necessary to modify care according to patient(s) age.
Successfully complete the Cardiac dysrhythmia test or Cardiac dysrhythmia course within 3 months of hire. NIH Stroke Scale certification upon hire. Specialty specific: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) certification for Emergency Services, Behavioral Health and Med Surg RNs; Women’s Services – Breastfeeding course; Labor and Delivery, Antepartum RN —fetal monitoring course and breastfeeding course. Why Choose Novant Health?
At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves. Job Opening ID 195181