Emergency Nurse Jobs

Where decisive nursing practice meets academic emergency medicine. At UVA Health, the Adult Emergency Department is where expert clinical judgment, teamwork, and urgency converge. This is emergency nursing at the highest level, serving a diverse adult population with everything from complex medical emergencies to high-acuity trauma. As part of a nationally recognized academic health system, Adult ED nurses at UVA Health practice at the top of their license while shaping the future of emergency care. A career defining opportunity in a Level I Trauma academic medical center. The Adult Emergency Department offers a fast paced, intellectually rigorous environment supported by cutting‑edge facilities, strong physician partnership, and a Magnet‑recognized nursing culture. This role is particularly well‑suited for nurses who bring prior Emergency Department or other critical care experience and are looking to deepen their impact within an academic, high‑acuity setting. As a Registered Nurse in the Adult Emergency Department, you will provide evidence‑based, patient centered care to adults experiencing acute illness, injury, and trauma within a high‑volume, high‑acuity environment. This role is an excellent fit for nurses who have developed strong clinical instincts in emergency or critical care settings and thrive in situations where rapid assessment and decisive action matter. What an average day looks like: Rapid triage and prioritization of multiple adult patients with competing clinical needs. High‑acuity teamwork during trauma activations and medical resuscitations. Managing patient flow while delivering individualized, evidence‑based care. Leveraging your clinical excellence to anticipate deterioration and provide early interventions. Teaching, learning, and collaborating within an academic medical center environment. Note: UVA Health operates a separate Pediatric Emergency Department. This position is dedicated to the Adult Emergency Department.