Job Title
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
Location
Burlington, NC | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM; occasional 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM shifts as needed) | Every other weekend and holiday coverage as needed | No Call
Key Responsibilities
- Provide emergency nursing care to patients across all age groups, including cancer, sepsis, medical emergencies, and behavioral health populations
- Support a STEMI and Stroke-designated facility, delivering timely interventions in high-acuity situations
- Collaborate within a department that interfaces with a cath lab, women's health, and stroke care specialties
- Float to other system campuses as needed
- Complete unit-based orientation modules (non-billable, averaging 2–4 hours, completed during orientation)
- Pass a compliance EKG exam (2 attempts allowed) prior to assignment start
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license — must be in hand at time of submission
- Minimum 2 years of Emergency Room nursing experience
- BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale), and PALS certifications required
- EPIC EMR experience required
- STEMI and Stroke facility experience required
- Must not reside within 50 miles of the facility to be eligible; current driver's license required to verify address
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience working with behavioral health populations in an emergency setting
- Familiarity with cath lab or women's health support workflows
- Prior travel nursing experience (first-time travelers are welcome to apply)
Why Join Us
- Work in a dynamic, high-acuity emergency department at a STEMI and Stroke-designated facility with diverse specialty support
- First-time travelers are encouraged to apply, making this an excellent opportunity to launch a travel nursing career