Med Surg RN
Hickory, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position on night shift, requiring Cerner experience and a NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Work on a Medical Surgical unit (4 North) within a 355-bed facility
• Adult/geriatric patient population with common diagnoses including COPD exacerbation, GI bleed, diabetic complications, wound care, pancreatitis, sickle cell crisis, end of life/hospice care, falls, weakness, and sepsis
• 18-bed unit with a patient ratio of 1:6
• Uses Baxter IV pumps, SCD machines, Kangaroo feeding pumps, and PCA pumps
• Charts using Cerner EHR
• Night shift schedule (7PM-7AM)
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Float as needed to surgical, neuro, and intermediate units (will accept med surg level patients)

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license
• Current BLS and NIH Stroke Scale certifications
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing required
• Cerner EHR experience required
• IV competency required
• Charge experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care on a busy medical surgical floor, requiring strong patient advocacy and the ability to keep pace with unit demands
• Team-oriented environment seeking strong team players
• Scrubs of any color are acceptable
• Must reside 60 miles or greater 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