Emergency Department RN
Sanford, NC
LifePoint
3x12 hrs, Nights

Travel RN Opportunity – Emergency Department

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

Facility Overview

• 137-bed acute care hospital
• Nearly 200 providers and 525 employees
• Wide range of specialties including cardiology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, general surgery, obstetrics, gynecology, emergency medicine, gastroenterology, hospitalist services, intensivists, nephrology, hematology, urology, podiatry, pulmonary medicine, and wound care
• Certified Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center
• Advanced Heart Failure Accreditation
• Recognized for stroke care quality

Unit Profile

• Department: Emergency Department
• Number of Beds: 21 (12 telemetry beds, 3 behavioral health beds, 5 fast track rooms)
• Patient Population: All ages
• Patient Ratios: 1:5
• EHR System: Cerner
• Shift: 7 PM – 7 AM
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Hours: Every other weekend and some holidays
• Call Requirements: None
• Float Requirements: As needed
• Equipment: Emergency equipment available

Position Details

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Emergency Nursing
• Number of Openings: 1
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years
• Required Education: ADN
• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • NIH Certification
  • De-escalation training (HWC, CPI, or MAB)
  • PALS

Skills and Experience

• Must Have:

  • Emergency nursing
  • Trauma care
  • Resuscitation
  • IV and IV drips
  • Oxygen demand support
  • Blood products administration
  • Basic telemetry/EKG interpretation
• Preferred:

  • Emergency Medicine experience
  • Psychiatric ER experience

Common Diagnoses/Treatments

• COPD
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
• Sepsis
• Cardiac emergencies
• Neurological emergencies
• Stroke

Work Environment and Culture

• Fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Team-oriented
• Multi-tasking required

Dress Code

• Scrub color: Any
• Not allowed: Open-toed footwear, spandex pants, sweatshirts

Location Highlights

• Small-town charm with access to big city amenities
• Close to Raleigh, Durham, and the Research Triangle region
• Local golf courses and breweries nearby

Orientation

• Weekly, on Mondays

This position is ideal for RNs with emergency nursing experience seeking a travel assignment in a supportive, well-equipped hospital environment with a diverse patient population.