Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Henderson, NC
LifePoint
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

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

Job Summary

• Work in a high-paced, high-acuity rural Emergency Department with 20 beds.
• Patient ratios typically 1:4, may increase to 1:5 during surges.
• Weekly guaranteed hours: 36.
• Must work 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week period.
• No call requirements.
• Electronic Health Record system used: Paragon.
• Patient population: Various age groups and conditions.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina.
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Certifications required: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS).

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Experience with Peripheral IV insertion.
• Knowledge and experience managing Stroke, Sepsis, and STEMI patients.

Work Environment & Additional Information

• Emergency Department is part of a Joint Commission Accredited hospital with 205 licensed beds.
• The facility has one of the region’s largest and most advanced ICUs and Progressive Care Units.
• Dress code: Scrubs in black, navy, or royal blue.
• No unacceptable attire specified beyond scrub colors.

Orientation Schedule (2026)

• Orientation sessions available on select dates from May through December.

This position is ideal for RNs seeking travel assignments in emergency nursing with a focus on critical care skills in a rural hospital setting.