Job Description

Full-Time | Days
Hourly Pay: $53.12 – $61.99 (DOE)
Sign-On Bonus: Case-by-case (not guaranteed)
Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case

A leading regional hospital in Kansas City, MO is seeking an experienced Manager of Emergency Room RN to provide leadership for a high-acuity, Level I Trauma Emergency Department

This role offers the opportunity to oversee a busy main ED (no multi-department oversight) while guiding clinical practice, operational performance, and patient care excellence. Ideal for an emergency services leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-acuity trauma environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead emergency nursing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered care.

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care aligned with emergency clinical standards.

• Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and throughput.

• Manage staffing, scheduling, supplies, and departmental resources responsibly.

• Support performance improvement initiatives to improve quality, safety, and patient outcomes.

• Promote a team culture aligned with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.

• Provide leadership during trauma activations, emergency responses, and high-acuity events.

• Maintain regulatory compliance and support readiness for accreditation standards.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 2 years of recent acute-care ED management experience.

• Current Missouri RN license or active compact RN license

• BLS and ACLS (AHA or American Red Cross).

• ENPC or PALS required upon hire.

• TNCC or ATCN required within one year of hire.

Preferred

• Emergency nursing specialty certification (CEN, TCRN, etc.).

• Leadership experience within a Level I Trauma Center

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience.

• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance considered individually.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• 401(k) with employer match.

• Employee stock purchase program.

• Tuition assistance, certification support, and career development opportunities.

• PTO, paid family leave, disability coverage, wellness resources, and employee support programs.

Ideal Candidates

This role is ideal for:

• Emergency Department nurse leaders seeking advancement in a high-acuity trauma setting

• RNs with strong clinical leadership who excel in fast-paced environments.

• Managers skilled in collaboration, staff development, and operational improvement.

Keywords / Hashtags

Emergency Room Manager, ED Nurse Manager, Level I Trauma Manager, Emergency Services Leadership, Acute Care ED RN, Kansas City Nurse Manager
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