ER Registered Nurse
Winston-Salem, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - ER (Travel/Contract)

Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night, 12-hour shifts (18:45 - 07:15)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours
• Patient Ratio: 1:3-5
• Unit Size: 101 beds, approximately 250 visits per day
• Float Requirement: Must float between Emergency Observation Unit and Emergency Behavioral Health based on need
• Weekend Requirement: Minimum 4 weekend days per 6-week period; may be as frequent as every other weekend
• Unit Systems: Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR, daily shift huddles
• Patient Population: Regional referral and tertiary care center serving all populations
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Dress Code: Navy or white scrubs
• Additional: Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) Certification
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • MOAB (Crisis Prevention Institute - must be completed onsite within first 30 days)
• Skills: IV start, triage, telemetry
• Competency Testing:

  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (must score 82% or higher; remediation process applies)
  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
  • Color Blind Testing (within 1 year)

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start (with exceptions for past positives)
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Drug screening: 9-panel, within 6 months of start
• N95 fit mask (can be completed onsite if needed)
• Physical exam (per Aya Healthcare standards; not required by client for this profile)
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption (mask required if exempt)
• Background check within 6 months for clinical candidates
• Education verification for highest degree earned
• References and performance evaluations as applicable

Documentation and Onboarding Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport style, white background, no head coverings except glasses, business attire)
• Signed confidentiality agreement and hospital policies acknowledgment
• Completion of medication safety training and other facility-specific education modules
• Corp ID setup and I-Learn login within 24 hours of receiving credentials
• Various accounting and compliance documents (W4, tax forms, emergency contact, arbitration agreement, etc.)

Important Notes

• No return-to-office (RTO) after booking; call-offs or additional RTO may lead to cancellation
• Floating between units is mandatory based on patient care needs
• Must complete all required certifications and competency exams before or shortly after start date
• Strict adherence to weekend and shift requirements is expected

This position offers a challenging and dynamic environment in an emergency setting with a focus on critical care skills and flexibility.