Emergency Department RN
Wilson, NC
LifePoint
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Location: Wilson, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Work in a 26-bed Emergency Department with a patient ratio of approximately 1:4-5, flexible based on acuity.
• Patient population includes all age groups.
• Typical cases include respiratory distress, overdose, congestive heart failure (CHF), dialysis, and hypertension (HTN).
• Use of Meditech electronic health record system.
• Equipment includes GE monitors and standard ED equipment.
• Shift and hours vary; 36 guaranteed hours per week.
• Weekend shifts every other weekend.
• No call requirements.
• Float assignments similar to this role.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina.
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
• Certifications required: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing.

Additional Information

• Orientation occurs bi-weekly.
• Candidates must be located at least 60 miles from the facility to qualify for travel status.
• Preferred experience with Meditech EHR.
• Team player with a positive, engaged attitude preferred.
• Scrub color is flexible; no specific unacceptable attire noted.

Location Highlights

• Facility is approximately 45 miles east of Raleigh, NC.
• Close to major universities and about 1 hour from the NC coast.
• Nearby recreational areas include Lake Wilson and historic Fleming Stadium.