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Registered Nurse (RN)- Emergency Department

Lexington Medical Center

Lexington, North Carolina

You'll work in a 25-bed emergency department with core emergency care, super track and behavioral health areas.

Posted Oct 16

Shift and hours
Evening shifts, 1p to 1a Evenings 1p to 1a, every 3rd weekend36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Emergency Department · Hospital Registered Nurse (RN) - Lexington Emergency Dept.
License
RN license Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practicesRN license in the state you practice
Term
Per Diem

Do you qualify?

License
RN license in the state you practice Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
Certification
BLS from the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
Certification
ACLS within 6 months of hireAfter hire · within 6 months of hire ACLS are required within 6 months of hire
Education
Completed accredited or approved nursing program Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing

Preferred

Experience
2 years of ED experience 2 years of ED experience preferred

What it pays

Extra pay
Shift and on-call premium pay, depending on the job Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobbased on a teammate's job
Bonus
Incentive pay for select positions Incentive pay for select positions
Pay reviews
Annual raises based on performance Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Pay reviews
Pay set within the range by qualifications, skills and experience Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

Benefits

  • BenefitsPaid Time Off programsPaid Time Off programs
  • BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, life and disability insuranceHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • BenefitsFlexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent careFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • BenefitsAdoption assistance and paid parental leaveFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • BenefitsRetirement plans with employer matchDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • BenefitsEducational Assistance ProgramEducational Assistance Program
More benefits (5)
  • Benefits eligible
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match

The role and schedule

Day to day
Stabilizing patients efficiently stabilizing patients
Unit size
25-bed emergency department The department offers 25 beds
Hours stated
Evenings 1p to 1a, every 3rd weekend
Weekends
Every third weekend every 3rd weekend
On call
On-call rotation
Details
94-bed hospital Our 94-bed hospital provides advanced services in orthopedics, general surgery, ENT, stroke and cancer care.

The workplace

Lexington Medical Center
Hiring organization

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for holiday and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

On your path

Emergency is open from year one. Fellowships take new grads. Watch their application dates.

Original listing

Posted on Lexington Medical Center’s careers page.

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Status
Full time
Benefits eligible
Yes
Hou rs per week
36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Evenings 1p to 1a, every 3rd weekend

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse (RN) – Lexington Emergency Dept. Lexington, NC, United States

Where You Will Work

The Lexington Medical Center Emergency Department focuses on patient care, nursing satisfaction, safety, and teamwork as it continues to grow. The department offers 25 beds and includes specialized areas for core emergency care, super track services, and behavioral health support. Our primary focus is to provide patient-centered care while efficiently stabilizing patients and ensuring appropriate management of their disposition.

As a hospital dedicated to serving the community, we offer a comprehensive 45-bed medical-surgical unit, a post-surgical area with a focus on orthopedics and urology, and an expanding critical care unit. While upholding the approachable environment characteristic of a community hospital, we are progressing as part of the Advocate system, implementing advanced technology to deliver essential healthcare services to our patients.

Expectations We’re Looking For

Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association ACLS are required within 6 months of hire 2 years of ED experience preferred

What You’ll Do

  • As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location

Lexington Medical Center, part of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, offers world-class care close to home in Lexington, NC. Our 94-bed hospital provides advanced services in orthopedics, general surgery, ENT, stroke and cancer care. Our outpatient expertise includes digestive health services, a state-of-the-art rehabilitation department, a diagnostic imaging center and wound care center- all supported by the resources of a nationally recognized academic medical center.

Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care. At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive.

You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all. Your feedback matters.

Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together. Ready to Take the Next Step : Apply Now!

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

What's around it?

In Lexington, NC

Lexington, NC

Living costs about 6% below the US average

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