Emergency Dept RN
Hickory, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 2+ years of ED experience and Cerner proficiency.

Details

• Level 3 trauma-equipped 355-bed Duke Lifepoint hospital with a 32-bed Emergency Department
• Patient population ranges from birth to death, handling all trauma cases though the unit is not officially designated as a trauma center
• Patient ratios of 1:4 to 1:5
• Uses critical care equipment and Cerner EMR
• Night shift schedule from 7p-7a
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend
• Call requirements include push back hours depending on census
• Floating required to other areas within demonstrated competencies

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: ACLS, PALS or ENPC, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in Emergency Services required
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Strong critical thinking and patient/family communication skills required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with stamina for high patient volume
• Experience with strokes, STEMIs, and trauma preferred

Additional Information

• Deliver emergency nursing care across a wide range of diagnoses and treatments to patients of all ages
• Energetic and knowledgeable personality fit preferred for this fast-paced ED team
• Scrubs of any color currently accepted; hoodies and inappropriate t-shirts not permitted
• Must start orientation on one of the designated 2026 dates (October 26, November 9, November 16, or December 7)
• Candidates must reside 60 miles or greater from the facility to qualify for the travel rate
• Previous perm staff employment at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months is not eligible
• Cannot be employed elsewhere full-time while on assignment