Emergency Room in Westwood, NJ
At Pascack Valley Medical Center, our board-certified doctors, nurses, and physicians are available 24/7 to provide a full spectrum of emergency medical services. Whether you are experiencing sudden chest pain, stroke symptoms, or have a wound that needs immediate care, we are always prepared to offer you and your loved ones the outstanding emergency care you deserve.
Live ER Wait Time
Emergency Care by the Numbers
| < 10 minutes | ~18 minutes | > 80% | ~2.5 hours |
| Average arrival-to-treatment-bed time | Average arrival-to-provider time | Patients seen by a provider within 30 minutes | Average arrival-to-discharge time for treated and released patients |
Performance figures are based on January-July 2026 monthly ED data and are presented as averages/rounded patient-facing figures.
Features of our ER
The emergency room at Pascack Valley Medical Center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. And with the fastest wait times of any ER in the region, our ER is designed to provide expert care at a moment’s notice.
We offer:
- Easy access, front-of-hospital entrance with free parking
- Door-to-doctor in 30 minutes or less
- The latest in technology, minimum wait times and maximum efficiency
- Admissions and treatment on-site
- 128 beds available for admitting patients aged 18 and older who require inpatient hospital care
- 25 private exam rooms
- Pediatric medical evaluations and treatments available
- Additional services of OR, ICU and women’s center
- Easy access to your patient records with MyChart
Pascack Valley Medical Center accepts all major health insurance plans.
Emergency Conditions We Treat
With a team of experts that includes emergency medicine physicians, hospitalists, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, obstetricians, surgeons and psychiatric staff, you and your loved ones can rely on us to provide comprehensive care – no matter your needs.
We pride ourselves on delivering fast, effective emergency services within 20 minutes or less for a wide range of symptoms and conditions. Some of the most common conditions and symptoms we treat at our ER include:
- Abdominal pain
- Abscesses
- Broken bones
- Burns and lacerations
- Chest pain – angina and myocardial infarction (heart attack)
- Chronic, sudden and severe pain
- Chronic symptoms of severe illness
- Diabetes and its associated comorbidities
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Heart failure
- Infections
- Major head and bodily injuries
- Orthopedic and rheumatologic issues
- Respiratory diseases and pneumonia
- Seizures
- Severe respiratory illnesses/complications
- Stroke – cerebrovascular accidents
- Suicidal thoughts or ideation
If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, call 911.
Pediatric Emergency Care
We offer comprehensive, pediatric-ready emergency care for minors of all ages. Whether your child is experiencing an illness or injury, our team is equipped to provide expert care in a compassionate, child-focused environment.
Specialized Pediatric Expertise
Our pediatric emergency care team includes:
- Pediatric-Certified Providers: All of our emergency medicine physicians and advanced practicing providers are board certified to treat all age populations.
- Skilled Pediatric Nurses: Our nursing team includes professionals certified in neonatal resuscitation and trained in pediatric emergency nursing to deliver the highest level of care.
- Neonatal Specialists on Call: Neonatologists are available 24/7, supported by our on-site Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
With the expertise and resources to address everything from routine concerns to more complex emergencies, Pascack Valley Medical Center is your trusted choice for pediatric emergency care.
Our pediatric emergency services
Our ER is equipped to treat a wide range of pediatric concerns, including:
- Fractures and injuries requiring sutures
- Abdominal pain and rashes
- Fevers, sore throats and seasonal illnesses
- Sports injuries and other acute conditions
For cases that require a higher level of pediatric care or inpatient admission, we’ll arrange a transfer to Hackensack University Medical Center Children’s Hospital, a trusted partner in pediatric healthcare.
What to expect at our ER
Patients can drive or take an ambulance to our ER. Upon arrival at our emergency room, you will be seen by a triage nurse who will assess your condition. Our triage nurse ensures patients with the most serious conditions receive priority care. If admission is necessary, our patients are treated in single-bed rooms for their comfort and privacy.
If your emergency is relatively minor, we can reduce your wait times by submitting you to our Fast Track unit. This fully-staffed unit ensures prompt, efficient care for patients with less serious conditions and injuries. The Fast Track unit also provides convenient bedside registration.
Patients can conveniently check in for their ER visit using the Find Care Now portal, provided they are not facing a life-threatening emergency that requires ambulance transport. In such urgent situations, it is crucial to call 911 immediately.
At our emergency room, our patient advocates are dedicated to greeting you and your loved ones, keeping you informed and making you as comfortable as possible. We are equipped with a state-of-the-art sign language computer and language interpretation phone system to ensure we can effectively serve patients with special communication needs.
Additionally, our case managers provide support by addressing questions regarding treatment, insurance, placement, transportation, and other concerns, offering comprehensive assistance to patients and their loved ones.
Connected Care
From emergency evaluation and diagnostic testing through discharge, admission or transfer, our team works to provide coordinated care across the patient’s emergency visit. Pascack Valley Medical Center accepts all major health insurance plans.