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

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical (Night Shift)

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

Job Details

• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 6 patients
• Patient Age Group: Adults and Geriatrics
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (EOW)
• On-Call: None
• Orientation: Biweekly sessions
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Local Candidates: Accepted if within 75 miles

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 3 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIHSS certification
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Documents & Compliance

• Identification: Driver’s license or government-issued photo ID
• Background Checks:

  • Must be completed within 90 days of start date
  • Includes SSN trace, county checks for past 7 years, sex offender, and international searches if applicable
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 90 days
• Education Verification: Required for all candidates
• Physical Exam: Within 12 months of start
• Immunizations & Health Requirements:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no exemptions)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella immunity or vaccination (no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination (2 doses or positive titer)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine for 2025-26 (no exemptions)
  • Polio vaccine or signed attestation
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen including THC within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Competency: Unit-specific competency exam required
• Pass/Fail Testing: EKG/Medication testing administered at orientation (passing score 80%)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Blue Card: Required or training provided onsite if not held

Additional Requirements

• Duke Guest Account: Must be set up prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems
• Completion of Online Modules: Must be completed before orientation
• Competency Checklists (CBOs): Must be completed within 3 weeks after start date
• Employment Application: Must include 7 years of work history
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually

Notes

• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap between previous assignments may have some document requirements waived or accepted on file.
• No prior travel experience is explicitly required for this position.
• Block scheduling is not available for this role.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a medical-surgical unit caring for adult and geriatric patients during night shifts with a defined patient ratio and structured orientation. Compliance with all licensure, certification, health, and background requirements is mandatory.