Emergency Department RN
Hickory, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel ER Registered Nurse (ER RN) opportunity in Hickory, NC 28601 — 13-week nights contract in a busy 32-bed Emergency Department. Great travel nursing job for experienced Emergency Department RNs seeking North Carolina nursing jobs and professional growth.

Travel ER RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,590 - $1,680 (estimated weekly pay for travel nurse)
• Location: Hickory, NC 28601 — Hickory travel nurse position
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 7, 2026 – August 1, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour Nights (19:45 – 07:15)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Setting: 32-bed Emergency Department — ER nursing job caring for patients birth to geriatrics
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse (W2) — Emergency Department RN / ER RN travel assignment

ER Registered Nurse Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Room (ER) nursing experience — experience as an Emergency Department RN or ER RN required
• Active RN license (compact license accepted where applicable)
• Required certifications: ACLS, PALS or ENPC, NIHSS
• Experience with Cerner EHR (documentation and charting)
• Strong clinical judgment, critical care thinking, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced emergency nursing environment
• Excellent communication, patient experience, and interdisciplinary teamwork skills
• Must reside at least 60 miles from Hickory, NC to qualify as a travel nurse

Emergency Department RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality emergency nursing care to a diverse patient population (birth to geriatrics)
• Assess, triage, and manage a wide range of medical and traumatic emergencies, including stroke, STEMI, and trauma cases
• Use critical care equipment, perform emergency interventions, and document care accurately in Cerner EHR
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Float to other units as needed based on competencies
• Participate in an every-other-weekend rotation and census-driven call requirements
• Maintain a positive, energetic, and knowledgeable presence within the Emergency Department team

Why Choose Hickory, NC for Travel Nursing? Hickory offers small-city charm with vibrant downtown life, parks, and easy access to hiking, lakes, and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Ideal for travel nurses seeking work-life balance and North Carolina nursing jobs in a welcoming community.

Apply now to join this supportive Emergency Department team as a Travel ER Registered Nurse. Click apply to submit your profile and start your next travel nursing assignment in Hickory, North Carolina — join our healthcare team today!

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