ER Registered Nurse
Greensboro, NC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

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

Work Schedule

• 3x12 hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• 2 weekend shifts or 4 weekend days per 6 weeks
• Holidays as needed
• No on-call required

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Emergency Department (ED)
• First-time travelers are welcome (prior travel experience not required)

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for all ER RNs)
• Pass/Fail EKG exam required (2 attempts allowed, must score 82% or higher)

Preferred Certifications

• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• Previous Charge RN and Level 2 Trauma experience

Required Skills & Competencies

• EPIC electronic health record system experience required
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (must score 80% or higher)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (pass/fail, 2 attempts max)

License Requirements

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for North Carolina
• Primary source license verification required within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required within 60 days of start

Compliance & Background 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 past 7 years
• Education verification (Associate’s degree in nursing or higher required)
• Transcript/Diploma as proof of highest education
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine proof
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 6 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption
• Fit mask test (N95) completed within current calendar year and updated annually

Additional Requirements

• 2 supervisory references required for clinical positions (one within 12 months, one within 24 months)
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history
• Verification of all employment within last 5 years
• Annual skills checklist with a one-week grace period for renewal
• Facility-specific documents including health history form, dress code acknowledgment, and floating policy acknowledgment
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment
• Acknowledgment of pass/fail testing policies

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience 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
• EKG competency
• Medication Administration (MAB) competency
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement

Important Notes

• Candidate must be flexible with scheduling and aware of zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Compliance deadlines are strict and must be met prior to start date
• Candidate photo for badge must meet strict facility requirements (no selfies, solid color background, business casual or uniform attire)
• EPIC test required for RNs starting 9/19/23 (2 attempts allowed, 80% passing score)

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a fast-paced Emergency Department setting with a supportive team and comprehensive credentialing requirements to ensure quality patient care.