ER RN - Matthews, North Carolina

A 12-hour night shift nursing opportunity in an emergency department setting is currently available in Matthews, NC. This contract position involves providing comprehensive emergency care across a broad range of patient ages and conditions in a busy, well-equipped hospital environment. The role is suitable for experienced emergency department RNs seeking to apply critical care skills with supportive interdisciplinary teams.

Location: Matthews, NC is a thriving suburban community near Charlotte, offering a blend of residential comfort and urban amenities. The area provides easy access to shopping, dining, and outdoor activities with a welcoming atmosphere that balances small-town feel with metropolitan convenience.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver emergency nursing care for pediatric through geriatric patients in a 43-bed emergency department
• Manage patient assessments and monitor clinical status, including cardiac rhythm interpretation and administration of critical care drips
• Perform procedures such as PIV starts, TNK/TPA administration, and conscious sedation
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and social workers for efficient patient management
• Support patient flow in a fast-paced setting with an average census of 145 patients per day and a 25-30% admission rate
• Flexibly float among facilities within the designated region as needed, remaining within scope of practice
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and emergency protocols using EPIC EMR and other clinical technology

Qualifications:

• Active RN license with minimum 2 years of emergency department experience
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, CPI; TNCC preferred
• Demonstrated skills in critical care nursing, trauma stabilization, and emergency interventions
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts from 1900 to 0700, with every-other-weekend rotation and holiday coverage (approximately 75% of holidays)
• Willingness to float to various regional locations

Additional Details:

• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Support staff available including paramedics, unit secretaries, charge nurses, and dedicated pharmacists
• Benefit from free parking and a supportive, busy work culture
• Orientation includes departmental training and a New Employee Orientation (NEO)

This contract position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to utilize advanced emergency nursing skills within a collaborative and resource-rich environment. Qualified candidates meeting the experience and certification requirements are encouraged to apply promptly to take advantage of this opportunity.