Emergency

Emergency Department (ED)

Front-door care — triage, trauma, boarding, and unpredictable volume across every age and acuity level.

What to rate

Patient-to-nurse ratios vary wildly by zone; ask about triage coverage, tech support, and hold/boarding policies.

ED differentials, holiday pay, and bonus structures for high-census shifts are common negotiation points.

Leadership that shields staff from hallway boarding chaos and supports throughput without cutting corners matters.

Security presence, panic buttons, metal detectors, and assault reporting culture are essential in the ED.

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Area	Ask yourself
Staffing	Patient-to-nurse ratios vary wildly by zone; ask about triage coverage, tech support, and hold/boarding policies.
Pay	ED differentials, holiday pay, and bonus structures for high-census shifts are common negotiation points.
Management	Leadership that shields staff from hallway boarding chaos and supports throughput without cutting corners matters.
Safety	Security presence, panic buttons, metal detectors, and assault reporting culture are essential in the ED.
Overall fit	Would you recommend ED at this hospital to a nurse with similar experience?
Next step	Find your hospital, rate staffing / pay / management / safety, and add a short note if something stood out.