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

Unit: Neuro Progressive Care Unit (5th floor)
Number of Beds: 20
Patient Population: Adult, Geriatric
Common Diagnoses/Treatments: Stable post-stroke, stable neuro surgery patients, telemetry patients, medical patients
Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:22

Specialty: Neuro Medical Strokes, Neuro-ortho surgeries, overflow telemetry and medical patients
Shift: Not specified
Call Requirements: None
Float Requirements: Medical, Telemetry, Neonatal units

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Experience in medical, telemetry, and neonatal nursing
Experience with Cerner electronic health record system

Candidates must be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify as travel staff
Orientation occurs bi-weekly
No weekend or guaranteed weekly hours specified
Facility includes multiple specialty centers including Brain, Cancer, Heart, Lung, Orthopedics, Surgical Weight Loss, Women’s Center, and Level 3 NICU

This position is suitable for experienced Neuro stepdown RNs with Cerner experience seeking a travel assignment in North Carolina.

Facility

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ADDRESS420 North Center StreetHickory, NC 28601

Cost of Living

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.

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Furnished Housing

Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Hickory, NC, and they are relatively easy to find.

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Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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