Travel Emergency Department RN

Job DescriptionAmerican Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Hickory, North Carolina.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: ED - Emergency DepartmentDiscipline: RNStart Date: 06/08/2026Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, nightsEmployment Type: TravelAssignment OverviewShift: Nights, 3x12hrsHours: 36 hrs/wkStart Date: Jun 8, 2026Length: 13 weeksOpenings: 1DescriptionAmerican Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift Emergency Department position in Hickory, NC, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ED experience and active ACLS, PALS or ENPC, and NIHSS certifications.DetailsWork setting is a 32-bed Emergency Department at a 355-bed acute care hospitalPatient population spans all ages (birth to death)Patient ratios are 1:4 to 1:5Charting is performed in CernerNight shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM36-hour weekly scheduleWeekends required on a rotating every-other-weekend basisCall requirements include push-back hours based on censusFloating may be required to areas where the traveler has demonstrated competencies13-week contractRequirementsActive NC or compact RN license requiredMinimum 2 years of RN experience requiredCurrent AHA certifications required: ACLS, PALS or ENPC, and NIHSSSSN and date of birth required for considerationExperience in a fast-paced ED setting preferredExperience with strokes, STEMIs, and trauma strongly preferredCritical care thinking skills and strong patient/family communication skills requiredCandidates must reside 60 or more miles from the facility to qualify for the travel rateAdditional InformationThe facility is home to specialized centers including a Brain Center, Cancer Center, Heart Center, and Lung Center, with an adjacent behavioral health campusWhile the ED does not hold an official trauma designation, the unit receives all trauma casesAny color scrubs are acceptable; hoodies and inappropriate t-shirts are not permittedCandidates who have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months are not eligibleCandidates cannot be employed full-time elsewhere during the assignmentAmerican Traveler Job ID #P-709261. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency DeptAbout American TravelerWith over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.