LifePoint is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Hickory, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Overview: Frye Regional Medical Center is seeking a qualified Emergency Room RN for a night shift travel assignment. This nurse will deliver critical emergency care, working in a fast-paced environment that demands clinical expertise, swift decision-making, and compassionate patient interaction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide initial patient assessments, triage, and prioritize care based on acuity
- Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and emergency protocols
- Monitor patient status and recognize life-threatening conditions
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to ensure timely interventions
- Operate emergency and monitoring equipment per protocols
- Document patient care accurately using electronic medical records
- Support patients and families with education and emotional care
- Adhere to safety, regulatory, and ethical standards in clinical practice
Qualifications:
- Active RN license in North Carolina or compact state eligibility
- Minimum of 2+ years recent Emergency Room experience
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- PALS and TNCC preferred
- Strong clinical skills with ability to manage critical situations
- Familiarity with hospital EMR systems and emergency medical equipment
Lifepoint Job ID #6-938581. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.