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Job Opportunity: ER Registered Nurse

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

Job Details

Position: Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Shift: Night shifts, Friday through Sunday (3 shifts per week)
Hours per shift: 12 hours (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
Total hours per week: 36 hours
Electronic Medical Record system: MEDITECH (experience not required)

Required 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)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

Proof of identity: Government-issued photo ID required during working hours
Employment eligibility verification (I9 and E-Verify)
Background checks:
- 7-year criminal background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, updated annually
- EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals
Education verification or diploma if verification is unavailable
NURSYS license verification (required for all RNs)
Clinical references: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
Employment application/resume
Skills checklist for applicable unit, updated annually
Performance and internal evaluations if previously employed over 1 or 2 years respectively

Health and Safety Requirements

Initial physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands, updated annually
Immunizations and titers:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or declination accepted
- Negative TB test (PPD, QGOLD, or TSPOT) within 6 months prior to start; chest x-ray and annual questionnaire if previously positive
- Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer, 2 MMR vaccines, or declination (titers/vaccines preferred)
- Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination
- Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or declination (titers/vaccines preferred)
Drug screening: 9-panel drug test within last 12 months (instant acceptable)
Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific medical/religious exemption required during flu season (September through March)

Certifications and Competencies

Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
Competency exams as required
Facility-specific orientation and safety manual acknowledgment

Additional Notes

Candidates requesting religious or medical exemptions for flu vaccination must complete facility-specific exemption forms with appropriate supporting documentation
Facility-specific online training modules must be completed prior to assignment start
Prior experience with MEDITECH EMR is a plus but not mandatory

This position offers a focused opportunity for experienced ER Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract with weekend night shifts in North Carolina.

Facility

Granville Medical Center

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Short Term Acute Care
122 beds

ADDRESS1010 College StreetOxford, NC 27565

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About Oxford, NC

As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Oxford, NC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Oxford, NC is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

In the summer, average highs are around 89°F, and average lows are around 68°F.
In the winter, average highs are around 51°F, and average lows are around 30°F.

Furnished Housing

There are options for short term rentals in Oxford, NC, and they are relatively easy to find.

Transportation

Oxford, NC is car-friendly, with most residents relying on their cars for transportation.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

The population in Oxford, NC is diverse, with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the climate.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Oxford, NC offers a variety of restaurants serving Southern cuisine, as well as opportunities to explore art and music.
Outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing are popular, and there are also opportunities to engage in local sports events.

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