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Registered Nurse (RN)- Emergency Department

Atrium Health

Lexington, North Carolina

Health system employer

$38.2–$57.3/hr

About $79k–$119k/yr

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RNEREmergency Medicine

Posted Jul 31, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 1, 2026

What this might mean for you

The posted pay pencils out to roughly $79k–$119k a year. It's a night shift — quieter halls, a tighter crew, and your daylight hours back.

What the posting states

Shift
Nights
Weekends, holidays, call
Weekends: every 3rd

About this role

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Registered Nurse (RN) – Lexington Emergency Dept. at Lexington Medical Center Emergency Department. The department offers 25 beds and includes specialized areas for core emergency care, super track services, and behavioral health support. The RN provides and coordinates 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 skilled communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum. Full time, 36 hours per week, Nights 7p-7a, every 3rd weekend.

Skills for this role

Patient Care

Requirements

  • 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 required within 6 months of hire
  • 2 years of ED experience preferred

Benefits

  • 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
  • Adoption assistance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Premium pay such as shift, on call

About the employer

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Atrium Health
Health system employer

Atrium Health is a major healthcare system operating across North Carolina, with facilities including Atrium Health Cabarrus, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, and Atrium Health Pineville. The system was formerly known as Carolinas HealthCare System and…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • Shared governance and clinical ladder opportunities for professional growth
  • Sign-on bonuses available for eligible positions
  • Recognition from U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek for maternity care excellence

What reviewers flag

  • Weekend, call, and holiday requirements for some positions
  • Hourly pay range varies across departments ($35.50-$53.25 to $38.20-$57.30)
  • Compensation appears to be a topic of discussion among employees based on Glassdoor 'raise' reviews
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On your path

Emergency is a first-year unit lane. Fellowships take new grads. The windows matter.

Worth asking

The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.

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