Travel Emergency Department RN - $2,066 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Hickory, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Travel RN – Emergency Room

Location

Hickory, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Onsite | Shift: 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM | Expected 36 hours/week | Weekend rotation every other weekend

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced, 32-bed Emergency Department serving a birth-to-death patient population
• Manage a patient ratio of 1:4 to 1:5, utilizing critical care thinking and clinical stamina in a high-volume environment
• Operate and document within the Cerner EHR system
• Respond to and assist with all trauma presentations, strokes, STEMIs, and other emergent conditions
• Float to other areas of the facility as needed based on individual competencies
• Adhere to call requirements, which may include push-back hours depending on census

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license with a minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department experience
• ACLS certification required
• PALS or ENPC certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• CPI or HWC certification required prior to start — cannot be completed on site
• Cerner EHR experience required
• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be considered for travel rates

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a fast-paced Emergency Department environment
• Clinical experience managing stroke, STEMI, and trauma patients
• Strong patient and family communication skills
• Energetic, knowledgeable, and adaptable personality well-suited to high-acuity settings

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a well-established acute care facility home to specialized centers including a Brain Center, Heart Center, Cancer Center, and a Level 3 NICU
• Gain experience in a comprehensive Emergency Department that receives all trauma presentations in a dynamic, full-service medical center environment

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #790267. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others

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