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Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Contract in Rutherfordton, NC

Take your emergency nursing experience to a 24-bed Emergency Department in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. This 13-week travel RN assignment offers 12-hour night shifts, 36 guaranteed hours per week, and care for patients of all ages at a Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Accredited facility. Join a collaborative team delivering timely, high-quality emergency care.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Rutherfordton, North Carolina
• Assignment: 13-week travel nursing contract, November 1, 2026–January 30, 2027
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Hours: 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
• Call: None
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,640–$1,730
• Department: 24-bed Emergency Department
• Patient Population: Patients of all ages
• Facility Designations: Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Accredited facility

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license and eligibility to practice in North Carolina
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications; required certifications must be in place before the start date
• Strong nursing assessment, patient prioritization, and communication skills, with a collaborative approach to emergency patient care

Emergency Room Nurse Responsibilities

• Assess, triage, and provide emergency nursing care to patients across the lifespan
• Recognize and respond to changing patient conditions, coordinating care with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Support the evaluation and treatment of common emergency presentations, including CHF, COPD, stroke, and pneumonia
• Deliver care in an ED with a main treatment area, fast-track rooms, and an extension area supported by medic and charge nurse assistance
• Document nursing care and patient information accurately in the Meditech electronic health record (EHR)

Rutherfordton offers a welcoming small-town setting, historic downtown attractions, local shops and restaurants, and easy access to outdoor destinations such as Chimney Rock State Park and Lake Lure. Apply now for this Emergency Department travel nursing opportunity in North Carolina.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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.