Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Hickory, NC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: ER Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Hickory, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (7pm - 7am), weekdays, minimum every other week, including holidays
• Flexibility: Option to flex to 4x12 shifts if needed (overtime billed after 48 hours)
• EMR System: Meditech (experience preferred)
• Openings: 2 (backfill for day manager)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, with ED experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• Certifications:

  • ACLS issued by American Heart Association
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association
  • PALS issued by American Heart Association
• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Additional Requirements

• Must carry government-issued photo ID during hours of service
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, education verification, and other standard screenings required
• Physical exam within 1 year, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations and titers required or declination accepted for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (updated annually)
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (not required annually)
• Flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Apr 1) or approved exemption

Competencies

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required (must meet passing score)
• Other competency exams as applicable

Notes

• Locals are eligible to apply
• Candidates must bring hard copies of all health documents on the first day
• Performance evaluations and clinical references may be required if previously worked with the agency

This position is ideal for experienced ER RNs with prior travel experience looking for a 13-week night shift contract in North Carolina.