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
- Start Date: 12/08/2025
- Duration: 12 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Title: Travel RN – Emergency Room Location: Frye Regional Medical Center, Hickory, NC Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM Assignment Type: Travel Contract
Job Summary: Frye Regional Medical Center is seeking a skilled and adaptable Registered Nurse to join the Emergency Department on a travel assignment. This role involves delivering high-quality, rapid-response care to patients with a wide range of acute medical conditions. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, demonstrates sound clinical judgment, and maintains composure under pressure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care in the Emergency Room, including triage, assessment, treatment, and stabilization
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to manage emergent and non-emergent cases
- Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and respond to critical changes in patient condition
- Document care accurately and in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards
- Support patient and family education during high-stress situations
Qualifications:
- Active RN license in North Carolina or compact state
- Minimum 2 + years of recent ER experience required
- BLS and ACLS certifications required; TNCC and PALS preferred
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work night shifts and adapt to changing priorities