ED RN
Rutherfordton, North Carolina
Rutherford Hospital

RN - Emergency Dept

Location: Rutherfordton, NC Employment type: Travel Contract length: 13 weeks Hours per week: 36 (guaranteed) Openings: 1

Role Details

• Department: Emergency Department
• Specialty: ED
• Shift: 12p-12a
• Weekend hours: Every other weekend
• Call requirements: No call
• Float requirements: None
• Floor: Ground floor
• Trauma level: No trauma designation
• Additional notes: Primary Stroke Center; Chest Pain Accredited
• Patient population: All ages
• Common diagnoses/treatment: CHF, COPD, CVA, Pneumonia

Unit Information

• Beds: 24
• Patient ratios:

  • Main area (12 beds): 4:1
  • Fast Track (5 rooms): 5:1
  • Extension from main (6 beds): 6:1, with Medic and Charge assist
  • 1 subwaiting room, primarily handled by the charge nurse
• EHR: Meditech

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Emergency Department (ED) experience: 1 year, with ED experience within the last year
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification
• PALS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Travel eligibility: Candidates must live 60 miles or greater away to be considered for travel
• Start requirement: All travelers must have required certifications before start

Orientation Schedule (2026)

• February 9 and 23
• March 9 and 23
• April 13 and 27
• May 4 and 18
• June 8 and 22
• July 6 and 20
• August 3 and 17
• September 14 and 28
• October 12 and 26
• November 9
• December 7

Dress Code

• Scrub color: Any color
• Not permitted: Derogatory expressions on attire