Overview
Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Hickory, North Carolina
Advance your nursing career with an ER Registered Nurse (RN) travel opportunity in Hickory, NC (zip code 28601). Join a leading regional medical center's dynamic healthcare team in a 32-bed Emergency Department, serving a vibrant North Carolina community near the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. This travel nursing job offers competitive pay, professional growth, and the chance to make a real impact in emergency healthcare.
Estimated Weekly Salary
- Weekly Salary Range: $1680 - $1730 per week (estimated)
Emergency Room RN Details
- Job Title: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)
- Location: Hickory, North Carolina 28601 (North Carolina nursing jobs)
- Facility: Full-service regional medical center, 32-bed Emergency Department
- Employment Type: Travel/Contract (13-week assignment)
- Shift: 12 Hour Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
- Hours: 36 hours per week, guaranteed
- Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
- Start Date: October 27, 2025
- End Date: January 26, 2026
- Electronic Health Record: Cerner
Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Active RN license (Registered Nurse)
- Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Department (ED) experience
- Certifications: ACLS, PALS or ENPC, NIHSS
- Proficiency with Cerner EHR
- Strong clinical skills and critical care thinking
- Excellent communication and patient care skills
- Energetic, knowledgeable, and adaptable personality
- Ability to float to other units as needed
- Must reside 60+ miles from Hickory, NC to qualify for travel nurse status
Emergency Room Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality emergency nursing care to patients of all ages
- Manage patient ratios of 1:4 to 1:5 in a busy ED setting
- Utilize critical care equipment and respond to traumas, strokes, and STEMIs
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient outcomes
- Maintain accurate documentation using Cerner EHR
- Participate in orientation and ongoing clinical training
- Adhere to facility dress code (scrub color: any; hoodies and inappropriate t-shirts not permitted)
Additional Information
Benefits: 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions. We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded. We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.