Travel RN - Emergency Dept
Hickory, North Carolina
Staffing partner
- Eligibility
- EREmergency DepartmentTraumaCritical Care
Posted Jul 25 · Not open to new grads
What the listing says
Role
- Nurse to patient
- 1:4–1:5
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Staffing partner
- American Traveler
stated in this posting
Pay
- Against the board
- In range for NC travel roles
NC travel postings that state pay run $1,620/week to $2,450/week, the middle half $1,720/week to $2,130/week, across 162 postings.
About this role
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift Emergency Department position in Hickory, NC, requiring 2+ years of ED experience and active ACLS, PALS/ENPC, and NIHSS certifications. Work setting is a 32-bed Emergency Department within a 355-bed Duke Lifepoint hospital. Patient population spans all ages (birth to death), including stroke, STEMI, and trauma cases. Patient ratios of 1:4 to 1:5. Charting is done in Cerner. Night shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM. 36 hours per week on a 13-week contract. Rotating every other weekend required. On-call may involve push-back hours depending on census. Floating to other areas within demonstrated competencies may be required.
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Requirements
- Active NC or Compact RN license
- Current AHA certifications: ACLS, PALS or ENPC, and NIHSS
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience, preferably in a fast-paced ED setting
- Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
- Candidates must reside 60+ miles from the facility to be eligible for the travel pay rate
- Cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
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- Cannot be employed full-time elsewhere
- Cerner charting experience
Benefits
- Top Compensation Packages
- Free private housing or generous housing subsidy
- Tax Advantage Plan
- Comprehensive medical, dental and life insurance coverage
- Weekly Payroll
- Referral Bonuses
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- Licensure Reimbursement
- Travel Allowances
Place
- City
- Hickory, North Carolina
- Median rent
- $1,063/mo
- Local household income
- $64,576/yr
- Metro price level
- 11% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Hickory area index 88.5, where 100 is the national average.
Hickory sits in the foothills of western North Carolina, blending small-town ease with access to Lake Hickory and nearby Blue Ridge scenery. A lower-key pace and tight-knit community make it appealing for nurses seeking balance beyond the bedside.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
On your path
Emergency is open from year one. Fellowships take new grads. The windows matter.
Worth asking
We can’t answer these from the listing we have. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are floating and staffing support handled day to day?
