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

Travel RN Opportunity – Emergency Department

Location: Sanford, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel

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

Position Details

• Department: Emergency Department
• Role: Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Nursing
• Shift: 7 PM – 7 AM
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Hours: Every other weekend and some holidays
• Call Requirements: None
• Float Requirements: As needed
• Number of Openings: 1

Unit Information

• Number of Beds: 21 (12 telemetry beds, 3 behavioral health beds, 5 fast track rooms)
• Patient Ratios: 1:5
• Patient Population: All ages
• Equipment: Emergency equipment
• EHR System: Cerner

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Registered Nurse License (RN)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in emergency nursing
• Certifications required prior to start:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification
  • De-escalation training (HWC, CPI, or MAB)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Skills & Experience

• Must have: Emergency nursing, trauma, resuscitation, IV therapy and drips, oxygen support, blood products administration, basic telemetry/EKG
• Preferred: Emergency Medicine and Psychiatric ER experience

Common Diagnoses/Treatments

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

Work Environment & 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 high quality of life
• Central location with easy access to Raleigh, Durham, and the Research Triangle region
• Local amenities include multiple golf courses and breweries

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.