Emergency Department RN
Hickory, North Carolina
Frye Regional Medical Center

Travel RN Opportunity - Emergency Department

Location: Hickory, North Carolina
Specialty: Emergency Services (RN)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Employment Type: Travel
• Shift: Days/Mid (11 AM - 11 PM)
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Hours: Rotate every other weekend
• Call Requirements: May vary depending on census
• Number of Openings: 1

Unit Profile

• Department: Emergency Department
• Number of Beds: 32
• Patient Ratios: 1:4 to 1:5
• Patient Population: Birth to death (all ages)
• Trauma Level: Not designated, but receives all traumas
• Equipment: Critical care equipment
• EHR System: Cerner

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty (Emergency Services)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS
  • PALS or ENPC
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
  • BLS
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (CPI)

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Experience in a fast-paced Emergency Department
• Familiarity with stroke, STEMI, and trauma cases
• Strong critical care thinking and stamina
• Excellent patient and family communication skills

Additional Information

• Float requirements: Assist in other areas where competent
• Personality fit: Energetic and knowledgeable
• Dress code: Scrubs of any color; hoodies and inappropriate t-shirts are not allowed

Note: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.