Registered Nurse — Emergency Department, Temporary

Job overview

The Registered Nurse — Emergency Department, Temporary role is onsite in Cherokee, NC, with compensation not specified. The Emergency Department provides high-acuity, patient-centered care to people of all ages and is described as central to the hospital’s mission. The nurse assesses patients, develops and revises care plans, delivers interventions, administers medications, and documents outcomes. The role also coordinates care, supports patient advocacy and safety, and includes responsibilities as a Geriatric Emergency Department Nurse Champion, including staff education, protocol coordination, and geriatric-care quality monitoring.

What you'll do

• Provide nursing care and comprehensive assessments
• develop and revise individualized care plans
• implement interventions and patient/family education
• administer and document medications
• coordinate referrals and collaborate with clinical teams
• maintain safety and confidentiality
• participate in quality improvement
• support geriatric emergency-care processes, staff education, protocols, outcome tracking, and accreditation documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

emergency department

temporary

cherokee nc

cherokee indian hospital authority

night shift

7:30 pm–8:00 am

high-acuity care

geriatric emergency care

north carolina rn license

bls

acls and pals

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting specifies a night shift from 7:30 PM to 8:00 AM. Required credentials include an associate degree in nursing, an unrestricted North Carolina RN license, and BLS within 90 days; ACLS and PALS are due within six months, and TNCC and ENPC within one year.

About the employer

Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.