Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Hickory, North Carolina
Frye Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

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

Job Summary

• Work in a 32-bed Emergency Department that handles all traumas (no formal trauma level designation).
• Patient population ranges from birth to death.
• Fast-paced environment requiring stamina and critical care thinking.
• Patient ratios typically 1:4 or 1:5.
• Use of critical care equipment and Cerner EHR system.
• Shift: 7 PM to 7 AM, 36 hours per week.
• Weekend hours rotate every other weekend.
• Call requirements vary depending on census.
• Float to other areas as needed based on competencies.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• Certifications required: ACLS, PALS or ENPC, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), BLS, and CPI
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Strong patient experience skills with patients and families
• Ability to work in a fast-paced ED environment with experience in stroke, STEMI, and trauma care preferred

Additional Information

• Candidates must be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify as travel.
• Dress code: scrubs of any color allowed; hoodies and inappropriate t-shirts are not acceptable.
• Orientation start dates are scheduled periodically throughout the year.

Unit Profile

• Emergency Department with 32 beds.
• Patient population includes all ages, from neonates to geriatrics.
• Equipment: critical care level.
• Typical diagnoses and treatments cover a broad spectrum of emergency conditions.
• Personality fit: energetic and knowledgeable nurse able to handle a dynamic environment.