Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Durham, NC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

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 Vaccine: Required, no exemptions or declinations accepted
• First-Timer: Accepting first-time travelers
• Local Candidates: Accepted

Required Qualifications

• License: North Carolina RN license or Compact RN license in hand
• Minimum Experience: 2 years as a Registered Nurse (highest required)
• 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 currently 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 during orientation

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start date
• 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 signed attestation
• Seasonal flu vaccination required for new candidates starting October through March (no exemptions)
• Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start (no instant tests)

Background and Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, including multi-county and nationwide searches
• Employment application and 7 years of work history documented
• Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months (at least one supervisor)
• Social Security card (if used for I9)
• Valid driver’s license or government-issued photo ID
• E-Verify or attestation required
• Facility-specific documents and online modules must be completed prior to orientation
• Setup of a facility guest account prior to clearance is mandatory

Additional Information

• Candidates must complete all required competency checklists within 3 weeks after start date
• Pass/fail testing on EKG/medication knowledge will be conducted at orientation (passing grade 80%)
• CPI training provided onsite during orientation for those without current certification
• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap between previous assignments may have some documentation requirements waived or accepted on file

Prior Travel Experience

• Not required for this position

This role is ideal for experienced ER Registered Nurses looking for a travel contract opportunity with a reputable healthcare system in North Carolina.