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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Location: Oxford, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

Work on a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit (Telemetry technicians are separate).
Some weekends and holidays required.
Required skills include IV start.
Experience with MEDITECH EMR is a plus but not required.

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina.
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, required prior to start and must be maintained throughout the assignment.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Proof of identity (government-issued photo ID) and eligibility to work (I9, E-Verify).
Background check: 7-year criminal history, education verification, and ongoing updates as required.
NURSYS verification for RN license.
Physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands, updated annually.
Immunizations and health screenings including:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination accepted).
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 6 months prior to start.
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer, vaccination, or declination).
- Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination).
- Varicella (positive titer, vaccination, or declination).
Drug screening: 9-panel drug test within the last 12 months (instant acceptable).
Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season.

Additional Requirements

Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations.
Completion of skills checklist annually for applicable units.
Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start.
Acknowledgement of orientation safety manual and HIPAA compliance.

Notes

Candidates requesting religious or medical exemptions for flu vaccination must complete facility-specific exemption forms with appropriate documentation.
Performance evaluations required if previously employed with the facility for over 1 year (clinical) or 2 years (internal).

This position offers an opportunity to work in a combined Medical-Surgical and Telemetry environment with a supportive team and structured compliance requirements. Night shift availability and flexibility for some weekends/holidays are essential.

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 Medical Surgical 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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