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Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

Position: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)
Required to be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current RN licensure in North Carolina required
Experience with MEDITECH EMR preferred but not required

Required Certifications

BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA preferred
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, required prior to start and must be current throughout assignment

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid RN license in North Carolina
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
BLS certification
PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

Proof of I9 or attestation
Government-issued photo ID required during hours of service
Proof of E-Verify or attestation
Background check: 7-year criminal history check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, updated annually
Education verification (diploma acceptable if education cannot be verified)
Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands, updated annually
Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within the last 12 months (instant acceptable)
Immunizations and health documents including:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 6 months prior to start
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - positive titer, vaccines, or declination
- Hepatitis B - titer, vaccine series, or declination
- Varicella - positive titer, vaccines, or declination
- Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season

Additional Requirements

Completion of facility-specific orientation and safety manual acknowledgement
Competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency as required
NURSYS verification for RN licensure
Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
Skills checklist and performance evaluations if applicable

Notes

Candidates requesting religious or medical exemptions for flu vaccination must complete facility-specific forms with appropriate documentation.
All certifications must be current and maintained throughout the contract.
Prior travel experience is preferred but not strictly required.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced emergency room setting with a supportive team and access to ongoing training and development.

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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