Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Sanford, NC
LifePoint
3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,892/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Location: Sanford, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Summary
Provide emergency nursing care in a 21-bed Emergency Department, including telemetry, behavioral health, and fast track rooms. The role involves managing a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a diverse patient population of all ages.
Work Schedule
- Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- Hours per week: 36 (weekly guaranteed)
- Weekend hours: Every other weekend and some holidays
- Call requirements: None
- Float requirements: As needed
Unit & Patient Information
- Unit: Emergency Department
- Number of beds: 21 (12 telemetry beds, 3 behavioral health beds, 5 fast track rooms)
- Patient ratio: 1:5
- Patient population: All ages
- Common diagnoses/treatments: COPD, DKA, Sepsis, Cardiac Emergencies, Neurological Emergencies, Stroke
- Equipment: Emergency equipment
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) system: Cerner
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
- Trauma experience
- Certifications (must have prior to start):
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- De-escalation training such as Healthcare Worker Certification (HWC), Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), or Managing Aggressive Behavior (MAB)
Preferred Experience & Skills
- Emergency nursing, trauma, resuscitation
- IV therapy, IV drips, oxygen support, blood product administration
- Basic telemetry/EKG interpretation
- Experience in Emergency Medicine and Psychiatric Emergency Room is a plus
- Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced team environment
Additional Information
- Dress code: Scrubs of any color; no open-toed footwear, spandex pants, or sweatshirts allowed
- Orientation: Weekly on Mondays
- Location highlights: Small-town charm with access to nearby metropolitan areas and recreational activities
Notes
- Candidates must be located 60 miles or more from the assignment location to qualify as travel staff.
Employer
LifePoint
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Pros
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Cons
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About Sanford, NC
As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Sanford, NC here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Sanford, NC is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 89°F, and the average low in winter is around 30°F.
- There are options for short-term rentals in Sanford, NC, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Sanford, NC is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.
- The population in Sanford, NC is diverse, with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the climate.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Sanford, NC offers a variety of restaurants, including Southern cuisine and international flavors.
- There are also opportunities for art and music appreciation, as well as sports activities and outdoor recreation.
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