Nurse Manager - Emergency Room + $15K Sign On Bonus

Nurse Manager – Emergency Room (ER)

Location: Overland Park, KS (On‑site)Employment Type: Full TimeCompensation:$46–$60/hrSign‑On Bonus:$15,000Schedule: Full-time leadership role; flexibility required to support 24/7 Emergency Department operations

About the Role

As the Nurse Manager for the Emergency Room (ER), you will provide clinical and operational leadership for a high‑volume, high‑acuity Emergency Department. This role oversees daily ER operations, ensures high‑quality, patient‑centered emergency care, and maintains performance, compliance, and collaboration across nursing, physicians, and support teams.Local ER manager postings emphasize leadership oversight of daily ER function, staffing, quality, and patient‑centered emergency care.  

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Oversee daily operations of the Emergency Department, ensuring safe workflows, staffing, and efficient patient throughput.  
• Maintain readiness of emergency equipment, supplies, and trauma/emergency protocols for high‑acuity environments such as Level II trauma centers.  
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, emergency care standards, and regulatory guidelines.  

Staff Leadership & Development

• Lead, supervise, evaluate, and mentor ER nursing staff; support charge nurses and team leads.  
• Develop staffing plans based on patient volume, acuity, and surge needs; provide clinical direction and accountability.
• Promote professional development, ensure competency validation, and support ongoing ER‑specific training (e.g., trauma, stroke, resuscitation).

Patient Care Oversight

• Ensure delivery of high‑quality, patient‑centered emergency care in alignment with evidence‑based practices.  
• Collaborate closely with emergency physicians, EMS, trauma teams, and interdisciplinary support services.  
• Address escalated patient/family concerns with professionalism and clear communication.

Administrative & Quality Leadership

• Manage ER budgets, staffing levels, operational metrics, and resource allocation.
• Monitor quality indicators (door‑to‑provider times, LWOTs, throughput, sepsis bundle compliance) and drive continuous improvement initiatives.  
• Support hospital leadership goals and ensure departmental alignment with facility objectives.

Required Qualifications 

• Minimum 5 years of recent, relevant acute care clinical experience
• Minimum 3+ years of Recent (Within the last year) Acute Care Leadership Experience (Manager)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Required
• Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Kansas OR Multistate Compact License
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification required

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience working in high‑acuity Emergency Departments (Level I or Level II Trauma). 
• Advanced emergency certifications (ACLS, TNCC, ENPC/PALS, NIHSS) are common in ER leadership roles.  
• Strong emergency workflow, triage, and surge‑management experience.
• Demonstrated success in ER quality improvement and staff development.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and team‑building skills in fast‑paced emergency environments
• Excellent communication, conflict‑resolution, and critical‑thinking abilities
• Ability to prioritize rapidly, lead during crises, and maintain calm under pressure
• Strong organizational and administrative skills, including budgeting and operations management

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $46–$60 per hour
• Sign‑On Bonus: $15,000
• Competitive medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition assistance and continuing education support
• PTO, wellness programs, Employee Assistance resources