ER Registered Nurse
Mooresville, North Carolina
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse - ER

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

Job Details

• Patient Age Group: Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Schedule: Must be willing to work flexible shifts including nights and mids if needed
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (EOW/EOH)
• On-Call Requirement: Yes (due to low census, PRN)
• Floating: Yes, within scope of training
• Orientation: Biweekly

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications (AHA only):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background checks including SSN trace, county checks for past 7 years, sex offender, international (if applicable), EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and education verification as applicable
• Drug test: Negative 10-panel (including THC) within 30 days of start; instant tests not accepted
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years, no exemptions)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (vaccines or positive titers required, no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters required if low/equivocal)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine (required annually, no exemptions)
  • Polio vaccine or signed attestation
• References: 2 professional references from employment within last 12 months, at least one supervisor
• Employment application with 7 years of work history
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Competency exam and unit-specific competency checklist (CBO) to be completed within 3 weeks after start
• Facility-specific online modules to be completed prior to orientation
• Setup of facility guest account prior to clearance for access to orientation and work systems

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be willing to work flexible shifts and meet weekend and on-call requirements
• Floating assignments may be required within the scope of training
• Orientation and training include CPI onsite course if needed
• Documentation must be current and complete prior to start; candidates cannot start with pending background checks or missing required documents
• Candidates switching facilities may need to reactivate guest accounts
• Drug testing and immunization requirements are strictly enforced with no exemptions allowed

This position is suitable for experienced ED Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract opportunity with flexible scheduling and a diverse patient population.