Emergency Room RN
Burlington, NC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

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

Job Description

• Work schedule: 3x12 hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM), occasional 3 PM - 3 AM shifts as needed
• Coverage includes every other week (EOW) and holiday shifts as needed
• No on-call required
• Patient population includes special care for cancer, sepsis, medical emergencies, behavioral health, and all ages
• Department specialties include cath lab, women's health, and stroke care
• Facility requires passing a mandatory Pass/Fail EKG exam for all RNs regardless of specialty
• Zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current BLS certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Stroke care experience

Licensure

• NURSYS verification required within 60 days of start

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card for badge issuance
• Background check within 60 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, including criminal, sex offender, federal court, and education verification
• Foreign equivalency evaluation if education obtained outside the U.S.
• Education verification: Associate's degree in nursing or higher required
• High School Diploma/GED verification as applicable
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • 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 medical/religious exemption
• Fit mask test (N95) completed within current calendar year and updated annually

Additional Requirements

• Employment application/resume with 7 years of work history
• Verification of all employment within last 5 years
• Two supervisory references required (one within 12 months, one within 24 months)
• Badge photo meeting strict facility requirements (no selfies, solid color background, business casual or uniform attire, forward-facing)
• Completion of facility-specific forms including health history and floating policy acknowledgment
• Completion of Workday onboarding tasks including multi-factor authentication setup

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position
• Special populations include cancer, sepsis, medical emergencies, and behavioral health patients
• The position involves working in a fast-paced emergency room environment with diverse patient needs

This opportunity is ideal for experienced RNs looking for a travel contract in a comprehensive emergency care setting with a supportive environment and structured compliance requirements.