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Travel RN - Emergency Dept

Job in Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina, 28601, USA
Listing for: American Traveler, LLC.
Full Time, Per diem position
Listed on 2026-10-11
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    RN Nurse, Travel Nurse, Emergency Medicine, ICU Nurse
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 40 - 60 USD Hourly USD 40.00 60.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

American Traveler is hiring an RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 2+ years of ED experience and Cerner proficiency.

Requirements
  • Active RN license (NC or compact) required
  • Minimum 2 years of ED experience required
  • Required certifications: ACLS, PALS or ENPC, and NIHSS
  • Must have CPI or HWC certification completed prior to start (cannot be completed onsite)
  • Cerner EMR experience required
  • Strong critical thinking and patient/family communication skills required
  • Must be able to maintain stamina in a fast-paced environment
  • Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
Responsibilities
  • 32-bed Emergency Department within a 355-bed Duke Lifepoint hospital housing Brain, Cancer, Heart, and Lung Centers, Orthopedics, General & Vascular Surgery, and a Level 3 NICU
  • Patient population ranges from birth to death with ratios of 1:4 to 1:5
  • Fast-paced environment handling all trauma cases, though the facility does not hold an official trauma designation
  • Uses Cerner EMR and critical care equipment
  • Shift is 1p-1a with rotating every other weekend
  • Floating required to other areas based on competencies (helping hands model)
  • On-call may be required with push-back hours depending on census
  • Deliver emergency care across a wide range of diagnoses and treatments, including strokes, STEMIs, and trauma
  • Energetic, knowledgeable, and adaptable personality fit preferred
  • Scrubs of any color currently accepted; hoodies and inappropriate t-shirts not permitted
  • Must start on one of the designated 2026 orientation dates (October 26, November 9, November 16, or December
    7)
  • First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
  • Candidates cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the past 12 months
  • Candidates cannot be employed elsewhere full-time while on assignment
  • Local candidates may be considered, but must live 60 miles or greater from the facility to qualify for the travel rate
Benefits
  • High Pay and Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Weekly Payroll Deposit
  • Free Online CEUs
  • Generous Housing Allowance
  • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
  • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
  • Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job : P-768097

Open Positions: 1

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