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

Patient ratio: 1:5 to 1:6
Unit: Post-surgical medical surgical floor
Patient population: Adult/geriatric medical surgical patients
Common diagnoses/treatments include COPD exacerbation, GI bleed, diabetic complications, wound care, pancreatitis, sickle cell crisis, end-of-life care/hospice, falls, weakness, sepsis, infection
Float requirements: As needed; may float to surgical, neuro, intermediate units (will take med surg level patients)
Orientation provided twice monthly
Busy floor requiring team players and strong patient advocates
Equipment used: Baxter IV pumps, SCD machines, Kangaroo feeding pumps, PCA pumps
Electronic Health Record system: Cerner

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
Minimum 2 years of medical-surgical nursing experience, including experience within the last year
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Experience with Cerner Electronic Health Record system

Unit size: 18 beds
Personality fit: Must be able to keep up with a busy floor and work well in a team environment
Dress code: Scrub color is flexible; no unacceptable attire specified

Facility

3.0rating(37 reviews)

3 nurses recommend working with Frye Regional Medical Center

4.0rating

Anonymous

OR - Operating Room (RN)

Review of Frye Regional Medical Center on Nov 19, 2025

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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.

Weather

Furnished Housing

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

Transportation

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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