Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Greensboro, NC
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

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

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a travel contract position in the Emergency Department. This role requires flexibility with scheduling and adherence to strict attendance policies.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Evenings, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
• 5 shifts per week, 8 hours each

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• Acute hospital experience required
• Experience in ICU, Medical-Surgical, PICU, Step-Down Unit, Progressive Care Unit, Intermediate Care, or Observation specialties required
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• NO first-time travelers accepted

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license for North Carolina
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA or ARC)
• Pass/Fail EKG competency exam required for all RNs
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred or required depending on unit
• Other certifications may be required based on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC)

Skills & Competencies

• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system
• Case management and utilization review skills including discharge planning, needs assessment, ordering durable medical equipment, and care planning
• Regulatory experience with CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) requirements
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams required
• Ability to pass a medication test and dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card
• Background check within 60 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in the past 7 years
• Education verification and transcript/diploma as applicable
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • TB test or chest X-ray (Qgold/TSPOT within 6 months)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption
• Fit mask test (N95) completed within the current calendar year
• Physical exam (if applicable)

Additional Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific orientation and safety acknowledgements
• Completion of Pass/Fail testing for EPIC and EKG exams (2 attempts allowed)
• Submission of a professional badge photo meeting strict guidelines (no selfies, solid background, business casual attire)
• References: 2 supervisory references required, with at least one from the past 12 months
• Employment application/resume with 7 years of work history
• Verification of all employment within the last 5 years

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of case management experience, including within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Medication Administration Board (MAB) certification
• Experience in charge nurse roles
• Acute hospital experience
• Experience in the following specialties: ICU (Intensive Care Unit), Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg), PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit), Step-Down Unit (SDU), Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Intermediate Care (IMC), and Observation (OBs)
• Discharge planning experience
• Needs assessment experience
• Experience ordering durable medical equipment (DME)
• Regulatory experience with CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)
• Utilization review experience, including InterQual criteria
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Important Notes

• Candidates must be aware of and agree to the zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Prior travel experience is required; no first-time travelers accepted
• Fingerprinting required for certain positions (Home Health and Long-Term Care only) and must be completed in North Carolina prior to start
• Candidates must complete all compliance requirements by the deadline prior to start date

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with acute care backgrounds who are comfortable working in a fast-paced Emergency Department environment and have prior travel nursing experience.