Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Greensboro, North Carolina
The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse - ER (North Carolina, Greensboro)

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts of 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: 2 weekend shifts or 4 weekend days every 6 weeks
• Holidays: As needed
• No on-call required
• Unit: Emergency Department (ED)

Required Experience

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

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC certified
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC certified
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for all ER RNs at this facility)
• Pass/Fail EKG (Dysrhythmia) Exam - must pass with minimum 82% (2 attempts allowed)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - preferred but not required
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - preferred
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - preferred
• EPIC electronic health record system proficiency required

Required Licenses

• 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 (required for badge issuance)
• Background check within 60 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, including:

  • Social Security Trace with all aliases
  • National Criminal Search
  • Federal Court and Sex Offender Registry
  • Education Verification (primary source)
  • International education equivalency evaluation if applicable
• Employment verification for last 5 years through third-party vendor
• 2 supervisory references required (at least one within 12 months prior to start)
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history
• Annual skills checklist with a one-week grace period for renewal
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 40 days of start (includes THC, opiates, cocaine, amphetamines, etc.)
• Fingerprinting (NC SBI) required only for Home Health and Long-Term Care positions (not required for this ED role)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam (if applicable) within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test (N95) completed within current calendar year and updated annually
• Adult Tdap vaccine proof required
• Negative TB test (Qgold/TSPOT) within 6 months of start or chest X-ray if history positive
• TB Questionnaire within 30 days of start and updated annually
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity via positive titer or 2 vaccines at least 28 days apart
• Hepatitis B immunity or declination documentation
• Varicella immunity via positive titer or 2 vaccines at least 28 days apart
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept 22 – Feb 27)

Additional Requirements

• Candidate must be flexible with scheduling and aware of zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Must complete mandatory Pass/Fail EKG exam prior to start
• Candidate must submit a professional badge photo meeting strict facility guidelines (no selfies, no hats, solid color background, business casual or uniform attire)
• Must complete orientation safety manual acknowledgement
• Must complete facility-specific onboarding tasks including Workday login and multi-factor authentication setup prior to start
• Candidate must review and sign floating policy and contractor equipment acknowledgement form
• Candidate must complete and upload health history form including any physician-mandated work restrictions

Preferred Experience

• Previous Charge RN experience
• Level 2 Trauma experience

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Medication Administration Board (MAB) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in Charge Nurse roles
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health record system