Cross Country Nurses 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: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Emergency Room (ER) RN Nights Location: Frye Regional Medical Center. This position involves providing essential emergency nursing care in a fast-paced, high-volume emergency department. The role requires critical thinking skills, stamina, and experience managing a broad range of urgent medical conditions from birth to death.
Job Details
Certifications: ACLS, PALS or ENPC, NIHSS, required; RN license required.
Education: Valid RN license; minimum of 2 years of experience.
Location Requirements: Candidates must be at least 60 miles or greater from the facility.
Work Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Emergency Room (ER) specialty, 2 years of experience, ACLS, PALS or ENPC, NIHSS certifications, RN license.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a fast-paced emergency department, stroke, STEMI, and trauma experience, energetic and knowledgeable personality.
Responsibilities include delivering patient-centered emergency care, managing critical care equipment, and supporting a diverse patient population ranging from birth to death.
Additional information: The unit handles a variety of diagnoses, with patient ratios of 1-4 or 1-5. Proficiency in Cerner electronic health record (EHR), good patient experience skills, and stamina are required. Help with coverage in other areas with competencies is necessary.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1326741. 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 Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Hickory, NC
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
Cernerunmatched
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Nursingunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Quality of Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
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