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Assistant Head Nurse – ER

Full-Time

Join Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center—one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades—is a 384-bed, not-for-profit, fully accredited community teaching hospital serving Queens since 1891, where we started in just a four-bedroom house. Today, we deliver nationally recognized care in cardiology, stroke, oncology, imaging, and emergency medicine, and are New York State’s only Primary Heart Attack Center and the first Comprehensive Stroke Center.

With an expanded Level I Trauma Center, Pediatric Emergency Department, modern maternity services, and over 120,000 ER visits annually, we offer dynamic opportunities for professional growth, impact and clinical excellence. Through our affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the upcoming opening of our newly built, state-of-the-art Cancer Center, we continue to expand access to world-class care.

As a safety-net hospital, filling a void for the people in the community, we proudly serve all patients regardless of ability to pay. Join us during this exciting period of growth and help shape the future of healthcare.

Mission: To serve our patients and the community in a way that is second to none. 

Vision: To be the premier integrated healthcare delivery system by providing the highest quality, most cost-effective service, which is accessible and sensitive to all.

Jamaica Hospital

Assistant Head Nurse – ER
Emergency Department (Level I Trauma Center)

Join the team at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center—a premier Level I Trauma and Stroke Center and proud member of the MediSys Health Network.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Assistant Head Nurse to support leadership within our high-volume Emergency Department, delivering critical care in one of the most demanding clinical environments in Queens.

Compensation & Benefits

  • $55.92/hour + differentials
    1199 SEIU Union Benefits (medical, dental, pension, and more)
  • Shift differentials & bonus opportunities
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career advancement within a major NYC health system

 About the Role
As Assistant Head Nurse in our Level I Trauma Emergency Department, you will serve as a key clinical and operational leader, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, rapid-response patient care.

You will partner closely with the Nurse Manager and multidisciplinary teams to drive clinical excellence, staff development, and efficient unit operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support daily Emergency Department operations and patient flow
  • Assist with staff recruitment, onboarding, and training
  • Coordinate shift assignments and staffing coverage
  • Monitor and evaluate nursing staff performance
  • Provide hands-on clinical leadership during trauma activations and critical events
  • Ensure compliance with trauma protocols and emergency care standards
  • Prepare and assist with incident, accident, and investigatory reports
  • Foster a culture of patient safety, teamwork, and accountability

Tagged as: emergency room nursing, nursing leadership, trauma nursing (level i)

Requirements
  • BSN required (MSN preferred)
  • Active New York State RN License
  • Minimum 3–5 years RN experience in a Level I Emergency Department required
  • Minimum 2 years of progressive leadership experience required
  • Strong clinical judgment and ability to lead in high-pressure environments

 Why Join Our Team?

  • Work in a high-acuity Level I Trauma Center
  • Make a meaningful impact in a diverse, underserved community
  • Collaborate with top-tier emergency and trauma professionals
  • Advance your leadership career within a respected health system
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