ER Registered Nurse
Hickory, NC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse

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

Schedule

• 3x12 hour night shifts (7 PM - 7 AM), weekdays, minimum every other week
• Option to flex to 4x12 hour shifts if needed (overtime billed after 48 hours)
• Holidays required

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certified
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA certified
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA certified

Preferred:

• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Blue Card (travelers can obtain onsite if contract extends beyond 3 months)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of ER nursing experience required
• 3 years preferred
• First-time travelers considered if they have 3+ years of ER experience
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

System Experience

• Experience with Meditech EMR preferred

Required Qualifications & Compliance

• Valid Registered Nurse license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS issued by the American Heart Association
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Notes

• Locals are eligible to apply
• Candidates must bring hard copies of all health documents on the first day
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests required as applicable
• Facility-specific orientation and safety manual acknowledgment required

This position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced ER environment with a supportive team and flexible scheduling options.