Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a results-driven Emergency Room Manager to lead daily operations within a high-volume acute care Emergency Department. This role is responsible for clinical leadership, staff development, throughput performance, and regulatory compliance while maintaining a strong, visible presence on the unit.

This position is ideal for an Emergency Department leader who is hands-on, confident navigating complex team dynamics, and motivated to advance into a future Director-level role.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of a 24/7 Emergency Department

• Lead staffing, scheduling, productivity, and patient flow initiatives

• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards

• Support trauma and stroke program requirements and readiness

• Coach, mentor, and evaluate nursing leadership and frontline staff

• Lead performance improvement, patient satisfaction, and safety initiatives

• Maintain strong engagement through rounding, including occasional night shift presence

• Collaborate with nursing leadership, physicians, and interdisciplinary partners

• Serve as a clinical resource and step into patient care as needed

Qualifications

Required

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field

• 3+ years of recent acute care Emergency Department leadership experience

* Charge Nurse experience in the ED will be considered

* Strong ICU Charge Nurse experience may be considered

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – required within 60 days

• NIH Stroke Scale – required within 90 days

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – required within 90 days

• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) or Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) – required within 6 months

Preferred

• Demonstrated leadership longevity and staff retention success

• Interest in long-term career progression into a Director role

• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead difficult conversations

Additional Information

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base compensation with leadership growth potential

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching

• Paid time off, paid family leave, and disability coverage

• Education, tuition, and certification assistance

• Employee wellness, counseling, and financial planning resources

• Employee assistance and hardship support programs

Ideal For

• Emergency Department Charge Nurses ready to step into formal management

• Experienced ED Managers seeking a stable, growth-oriented environment

• Clinical leaders who value team presence, accountability, and patient-centered care

Keywords / Hashtags

Emergency Room Manager, ER Nurse Manager, Emergency Department Leadership, ED Manager RN, Trauma Center Nursing, Acute Care Emergency Nursing

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