Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in Sylva, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Sylva, NC
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (Travel Contract)

Location

Sylva, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Expected 36 hours/week | Every other weekend required

Key Responsibilities

• Perform rapid patient assessment, triage using ESI levels, and prioritization of care across a diverse patient population spanning neonates through older adults
• Provide emergency nursing care for conditions including trauma, cardiac events, sepsis, neurological emergencies, respiratory conditions, and more in a 16-bed Emergency Department
• Execute resuscitation efforts utilizing code carts (adult and pediatric), defibrillators, GE cardiac monitors, ECG, and rapid transfuser equipment
• Manage fast track patients and perform splinting and immobilization as needed
• Document patient care accurately using the Paragon ED electronic health record system
• Float to other units as needed on an occasional basis

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license in state of practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required
• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel placement

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with moderate sedation in both adult and pediatric populations
• Proficiency in cardioversion and transcutaneous pacing
• Familiarity with Acute Stroke Ready Hospital protocols and Chest Pain Center standards
• Flexible, dependable, and adaptable personality well-suited to a fast-paced emergency environment

Why Join Us

• Work at a fully accredited acute care facility with a long-standing reputation for clinical excellence, serving a broad and diverse patient population in the scenic western North Carolina mountains
• Enjoy access to outdoor recreation, local dining, breweries, and the charm of a picturesque small town near the Great Smoky Mountains during your assignment