Emergency Room 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

• Unit: Emergency Room (ER)
• Patient Age Groups: Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
• 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 mid shifts if needed
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (EOW/EOH)
• On-Call Requirement: Yes (PRN due to low census)
• 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 / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Must be completed within 90 days of start date
  • Includes SSN trace, county searches for past 7 years, alias, nationwide, sex offender, international (if applicable), education verification (if applicable)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 90 days
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 12 months of start
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within last 10 years (no exemptions)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella immunization or positive titers (no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella immunization or positive titer (boosters required if low/equivocal)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
  • Drug test: Negative 10-panel including THC within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• References: Two professional references from employment within last 12 months; at least one must be a supervisor
• Employment Application: Required with 7 years of work history
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually
• Competency Exam: Unit-specific competency exam required
• Duke Guest Account: Must be set up prior to clearance for access to orientation and work systems

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be willing to complete online orientation modules prior to start
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training will be provided onsite if candidate does not have current certification
• Candidates must complete competency checklists (CBOs) within 3 weeks after start date
• Flexible scheduling and floating within training scope expected
• Local candidates receive a different pay rate (not included here)

This position is suitable for experienced ER nurses with required certifications and licensure, willing to work nights and flexible shifts in a fast-paced emergency department setting.