Emergency Department RN
Sanford, NC
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Dept position requiring NC or compact RN licensure and prior emergency nursing experience.

Details

• Work in the Emergency Department of a 137-bed acute care hospital and Joint Commission Accredited Primary Stroke Center
• 21-bed unit including 12 telemetry beds, 3 behavioral health beds, and 5 fast track rooms
• Cares for all patient ages presenting with conditions such as COPD, DKA, sepsis, cardiac emergencies, neurological emergencies, and stroke
• Maintains a 1:5 patient ratio
• Utilizes Cerner EHR system
• Uses emergency equipment including telemetry/EKG monitoring
• 7P-7A shift schedule with every other weekend and some holiday coverage required
• No call requirements
• Floating required on an as-needed basis

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) currently in hand
• Minimum 2 years of emergency nursing experience required
• ADN required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and de-escalation training (HWC, CPI, or MAB)
• Experience with trauma, resuscitation, IV therapy, IV drips, oxygen demand support, blood products, and basic telemetry/EKG required
• Psych ER experience a plus
• Must be a fast-paced multi-tasker who thrives in a dynamic team environment
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide emergency nursing care across a wide range of acute and critical conditions
• Weekly orientation held on Mondays
• Located in Sanford, NC, within easy access to Raleigh, Durham, and the Research Triangle region, approximately 3 hours from the NC coast and Blue Ridge Mountains
• Any scrub color permitted; open-toed footwear, spandex pants, and sweatshirts are not allowed
• Candidates must live more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for the travel rate
• Candidates who have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
• Candidates cannot be employed elsewhere on a full-time basis while on assignment