Emergency Department RN
Hickory, NC
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,203/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$936/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,267/week
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Your "Profile Strength" must be at 100%
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
Emergency Services RN – Frye Regional Medical Center
Location: Hickory, NC
Facility: Frye Regional Medical Center
Specialty: Emergency Services RN
Shift: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Days)
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week
Openings: 1
Position Reason: Extension
Orientation: Travelers must start on one of these dates:
- October 12, 2026
- October 26, 2026
- November 9, 2026
- November 16, 2026
- December 7, 2026
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience
- ACLS
- PALS or ENPC
- NIHSS
- Strong patient/family communication skills
- Critical-thinking skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- RN education required
ED Details:
- Beds: 32
- Patient Ratio: 1:4 to 1:5
- EMR: Cerner
- Patient Population: Birth to death
- Equipment: Critical-care equipment
- Call: Push-back hours depending on census
- Weekend: Rotates every other weekend
- Floating: Helping hands in areas where the RN is competent
Preferred Experience:
- Fast-paced Emergency Department
- Stroke
- STEMI
- Trauma
Dress Code: Any scrub color currently accepted
Not Allowed: Hoodies, inappropriate T-shirts, etc.
Facility Highlights:
- 355-bed Duke LifePoint hospital
- Level III NICU
- 15-bed surgical suite
- 29-bed inpatient rehabilitation
- 32-bed Emergency Department
- Frye South Campus includes an 81-bed adult behavioral health hospital
Travel Requirement: Candidates must live 60+ miles from the facility to qualify for travel.
Employer
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About Hickory, NC
As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Hickory, NC here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Hickory, NC is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 88°F, and average lows are around 66°F.
- In winter, average highs are around 49°F, and average lows are around 28°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Hickory, NC, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Hickory, NC is car-friendly with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Hickory, NC has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to pollen and air quality.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Hickory, NC offers a variety of restaurants, including Southern cuisine and international flavors.
- The city has a vibrant arts scene with galleries and theaters.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and water sports in the nearby lakes and parks.
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