```htmlJob Opportunity – Emergency Department Registered Nurse – North Carolina
Start Date: November 16, 2026
Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts (18:45–07:15), 36-48 hours per week. Minimum of 4 weekend days per 6-week time track required, up to every other weekend. Block scheduling is not available.
Highlights:
- High-volume emergency department with 250 visits per day and 101 beds with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3-5
- Work within a regional referral and tertiary care center serving diverse patient populations across all age groups
- 13-week minimum contract commitment required through February 27, 2027
- Floating required between Emergency Observation Unit and Emergency Behavioral Health based on departmental needs
- Utilize Epic charting system, Pyxis, and SBAR communication protocols with daily shift huddles
- 24-hour unit orientation with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of emergency department nursing experience required
- Previous charge experience required
- Active RN license (North Carolina or Compact state)
- Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIH Stroke Scale, PALS, MOAB (TNCC preferred)
- Must pass EKG testing prior to start date
- Epic charting system experience required
- Proficiency in IV starts, triage, and telemetry
- Experience with emergency medications, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, procedural sedation, blood product administration, and managing psychiatric patients
- First-time travelers accepted; local candidates welcome
- Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a dynamic emergency department team at a busy tertiary care center where you'll expand your clinical skills across diverse patient populations and acuity levels. This role offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment with excellent interdisciplinary support, modern technology including Epic and Pyxis systems, and exposure to complex emergency cases including stroke and STEMI protocols. Make a meaningful impact in a high-volume setting while developing expertise in both emergency observation and behavioral health nursing.
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