Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Mooresville, North Carolina
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Mooresville, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)
• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Patient Age Group: Adults and Geriatrics
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (EOW)
• On-Call: None required
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Orientation: Biweekly sessions
• Scheduling: Facility reviews block scheduling requests

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 3 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background checks within 90 days of start, including:

  • SSN Trace, County, Alias, Nationwide, Sex Offender, International (if applicable)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen including THC within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 12 months
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (with specific protocols for positive history)
  • Immunizations/vaccinations:

    • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years, no exemptions)
    • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (vaccines or positive titers, no exemptions)
    • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
    • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters if low/equivocal)
    • Polio vaccine or attestation
    • Seasonal Flu vaccine (required annually during flu season; no exemptions)
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually
• Employment Application and 7 years of work history required
• Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months (at least one supervisor)
• Competency Exam: Unit-specific competency exam required
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) administered at orientation (passing score 80%)

Additional Requirements

• Must set up a facility-specific Guest Account prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems
• Completion of online orientation modules prior to start
• Compliance with facility-specific competency checklists (CBOs) within 3 weeks after start
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Blue Card may be required; training provided onsite if not held
• Color Blind Testing Online required only for phlebotomists (not applicable here)

Notes

• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap between previous assignments at this facility may have some documentation requirements waived or accepted on file.
• Local candidates within 75 miles may receive a different rate (not included here).
• Facility will review and approve block scheduling requests.

This position offers a structured night shift schedule in a medical surgical unit caring for adult and geriatric patients, requiring experienced RNs with specific certifications and compliance with comprehensive health and background documentation.