Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Kinston, NC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Kinston, North Carolina
Facility Type: Emergency Department (ED)

Job Details

• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (10:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
• Schedule: Every other week (EOW) / Every other holiday (EOH)
• Call: No call required
• Block Scheduling: Not available
• Local Travelers: Not allowed within a 50-mile radius
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Experience & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (1st time travelers are okay)
• Float: Expected to float to similar or lower acuity units if needed
• Charge Nurse: Preferred but not required
• Patient Population: Neonates to geriatrics, ED with 34 beds, averaging about 100 visits per day
• Technology: EPIC and Pyxis systems used
• Clinical:

  • ED provider support (MD/PA) available
  • Triage area and telemetry available
  • May perform some conscious sedation

Certifications Required

• NIH/Stroke Certifications (must be updated annually)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Orientation

• 24 hours

Additional Notes

• Candidates will not be interviewed; fast offers process
• Must include Return to Office (RTO) in submittal to be honored at time of offer

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education verification and diploma/transcript as applicable
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Health documents: Physical exam within 1 year, immunizations (Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B), TB testing, flu vaccination during flu season (with exemptions allowed)
• Fit mask testing required for some roles
• Skills checklist and work history verification as applicable
• Facility-specific training modules during orientation
• State license and NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of ED experience, comfortable working with a wide patient age range, and holding the required certifications. Prior travel experience is not mandatory, making it suitable for first-time travel nurses.