Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Sanford, NC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

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.