Emergency Department RN
Hickory, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Evenings

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position in Hickory, NC, requiring at least 2 years of ED experience and multiple critical care certifications.

Details

• Work in a 32-bed Emergency Department at a 355-bed Duke LifePoint hospital
• Serves a birth-to-death patient population with exposure to strokes, STEMIs, and trauma cases
• Patient ratios of 1:4 to 1:5
• Uses critical care equipment and Cerner EMR
• 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM shift
• 36 hours per week
• Rotating every other weekend required
• Push-back hours possible depending on census
• Floating to other areas within scope of competency may be required
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in an emergency department setting
• Required certifications: ACLS, PALS or ENPC, and NIHSS (AHA certifications required)
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with stroke, STEMI, and trauma cases preferred
• Social Security number required for consideration
• Date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• The ED does not hold a designated trauma level but receives all trauma cases
• Candidate's permanent address must be 60 or more miles from the facility to qualify for the travel pay rate
• Candidates who have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
• Cannot be employed full-time elsewhere during the assignment
• Scrubs of any color are acceptable; hoodies and inappropriate t-shirts are not permitted
• Orientation start dates are scheduled bi-weekly — candidates must be available to start on a designated orientation date