Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Burlington, North Carolina
Alamance Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Ortho) - Travel/Contract

Location: Burlington, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Ortho)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Schedule: 3x12 hour shifts, nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Work every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
• No call required
• Float to other units as needed

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• Charge RN experience required
• First-time travelers are welcome (no prior travel experience required)

Unit Description

• 29-bed unit caring for adults through geriatrics
• Patient populations include orthopedic patients (total joint replacements, fracture repairs, kyphoplasties), medical-surgical patients, and telemetry monitoring
• Unit includes a physical therapy gym for patient rehab without leaving the unit
• Moderate to high patient volume with various surgical and medical cases

Certifications & Licenses Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC certified
• Charge RN experience required (implies leadership skills)
• Pass/Fail EKG exam required for all RNs
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (verify with program management if unclear)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Social Security Card (for badge issuance)
• 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
• Foreign equivalency evaluation if education obtained outside the U.S.
• NURSYS verification within 60 days of start
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history
• Work history verification for last 5 years through a third-party vendor
• Two supervisory references required (one within 12 months, one within 24 months)
• Annual skills checklist with a one-week grace period for renewal
• Facility-specific documents including health history form, floating policy, contractor equipment acknowledgement, and dress code acknowledgment
• Badge photo meeting strict facility requirements (no selfies, solid color background, business casual or uniform attire)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam (if applicable) within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test (annual, specific approved N95 respirators)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (adult vaccine proof required)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 MMR vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (titer or declination with boosters if needed)
  • Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (must be on file by 10/20)
• TB testing: Negative Qgold/TSPOT within 6 months or chest x-ray if positive history
• TB Questionnaire within 30 days of start and updated annually

Testing & Competency Exams

• Pass/Fail EKG/Dysrhythmia exam required for all RNs (except Behavioral Health and Case Managers)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (score 80% or higher)
• Color Blind Testing (online) as applicable
• Competency exams as applicable to specialty/profession

Additional Notes

• Candidate must be flexible with scheduling and aware of zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Compliance deadlines are strict; all documentation must be completed prior to start
• Floating to other units may be required
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-volume orthopedic and medical-surgical unit with a supportive environment and comprehensive compliance requirements.