Travel Emergency Room RN - $2,030 per week
About the role
Emergency Room (ER) RN Nights at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, North Carolina. Start date: October 26, 2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Employment type: Travel. The role provides essential emergency nursing care in a fast-paced, high-volume emergency department, requiring critical thinking, stamina, and experience managing urgent medical conditions from birth to death. Cross Country Nurses supports travel nurses with competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support to help build a career that fits your lifestyle and values.
Responsibilities
- Deliver patient-centered emergency care
- Manage critical care equipment
- Support a diverse patient population ranging from birth to death
- Assist with coverage in other areas as needed, maintaining required competencies
- Handle a variety of diagnoses with typical patient ratios of 1:4 or 1:5
Requirements
- Valid RN license
- Minimum of 2 years of emergency department experience
- ACLS certification
- PALS or ENPC certification
- NIHSS certification
- Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility
Qualifications
Required: Emergency Room (ER) specialty, 2 years of experience, ACLS, PALS or ENPC, NIHSS certifications, RN license.
Preferred: Experience in a fast-paced emergency department, stroke, STEMI, and trauma experience; energetic and knowledgeable personality.
Skills
- Proficiency in Cerner electronic health record (EHR)
- Good patient experience skills
- Stamina and critical thinking
- Ability to work 12‑hour night shifts
Benefits
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Depend