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

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Position: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
• Shift Starts: March 9 and March 23
• Schedule: No blocked schedule requests
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: May float to ED observation unit
• Patient Ratios: 1:4
• Scrubs Color: Royal Blue
• Orientation: Bi-weekly
• Flu Vaccination: Required, no exemptions or declinations accepted
• First-Timer: Candidates new to travel assignments are welcome
• Local Candidates: Accepted (within 75 miles)

Required Qualifications

• License: North Carolina RN license or Compact RN license in hand
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of RN experience in specialty (Emergency Department)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Preferred Certification: CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – training provided onsite if not already held

Required Skills and Competencies

• Ability to work in a fast-paced emergency department environment
• Flexibility to float to ED observation unit as needed
• Adherence to patient ratio standards (1 nurse to 4 patients)
• Completion of unit-specific competency exams

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• Up-to-date immunizations including:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Polio vaccine or attestation
• Seasonal flu vaccination required for new candidates starting October through March
• Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start (no instant tests)
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Background checks including:

  • Criminal background check within 90 days
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 90 days
  • OFAC sanctions list search within 30 days
• Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months (one must be a supervisor)

Additional Requirements

• Must set up a Duke Guest Account prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems
• Completion of online orientation modules prior to start
• Competency checklists (CBOs) to be completed within 3 weeks after start date
• Documentation such as I9, driver’s license/state ID, social security card (if used for I9), and employment application required
• Pass/fail testing on EKG/medication knowledge during orientation (passing grade 80%)

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position
• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap between previous assignments may have some documentation requirements waived or accepted on file
• Flu vaccine cannot be completed onsite; proof of vaccination or receipt required before start

This position offers a structured orientation and support system, suitable for both experienced travel nurses and those new to travel assignments.