Emergency Department RN
Hickory, North Carolina
Frye Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

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

Unit & Facility Overview

• Emergency Department with 32 beds
• Trauma level: Not formally designated, but receives all traumas
• Patient population: Birth to death (all ages)
• Patient ratios: 1:4 to 1:5
• Equipment: Critical care equipment
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) system: Cerner
• Weekly guaranteed hours: 36
• Weekend hours: Rotate every other weekend
• Call requirements: Variable, depending on census
• Float requirements: Assist in other areas where competent

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• Certifications required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) or ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification
• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Experience in a fast-paced Emergency Department environment
• Familiarity with stroke, STEMI, and trauma cases
• Strong critical care thinking skills
• Ability to provide excellent patient and family experience
• Energetic and knowledgeable personality fit

Additional Information

• Shift details not specified
• Dress code: Scrubs of any color allowed; hoodies and inappropriate t-shirts are not acceptable
• Orientation dates available: June 22 or July 20
• Number of openings: 1

Note: Candidates must be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify as travel.