RN - ED - Contract

JOb Title RN ED

•  Charlotte, NC 28262)

• Bed Count: 130 Licensed Beds

• Designations: Stroke Center | Not a Trauma Center (Trauma stabilized & transferred to CMC Main) | Not a Teaching Hospital

• Radius Rule: Permanent address must be > 50 miles from the facility.

• Unit Culture: High emphasis on teamwork.

Unit Specifics & Patient Population

• Unit Size: 34 beds / 32 vertical care areas

• Volume: High-volume, fast-paced (200+ patients per day).

• Patient Demographics: All ages (Adult & Pediatric).

• Common Diagnoses: Stroke, chest/abdominal pain, respiratory illness, DM/DKA.

• High-Acuity Needs: Heavy trauma stabilization (GSW, stabbings), heavy mental health, homeless, and drug/ETOH addicted populations.

Staffing & Ratios

• RN / LPN Ratio: Variable (Typically 1:4)

• CNA Ratio:1:20

• On-Unit Support: CNA, Receptionist, Charge Nurse

Shift, Schedule, & Logistics

• Shift: 12-Hour Day Shift (0700 - 1900) | 36 hours per week

• Schedule Cycle: 6-week rotation

• Weekend Rule: Every Other Weekend (EOW)

• On-Call: None required

• Holidays: Travelers are expected to work 75% of holidays.

• Requested Time Off (RTO): Up to 6 days allowed (excludes holidays). Note: Contract may be extended to make up for missed hours.

• Scrubs: Navy Blue

• Parking: Free

Floating Requirements

Mandatory Agreement: You must be willing to float across Region 1. Do not accept this contract if you are uncomfortable floating to the following sites:

• Locations: Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, any Freestanding ED in the region, and the Central Division (CMC Main, Mercy, Levine Children's Hospital).

• Mid-Shift Floats: If moved mid-shift, you remain on the clock and are paid for travel time.

Requirements & Tech Stack

Experience & Certifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of dedicated ED RN experience. (First-time travelers considered but not preferred).

• Required Certs: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, CPI

• Preferred Certs: TNCC

Technical Skills Required

• Cardiac rhythm interpretation

• Critical care drip management

• Peripheral IV (PIV) starts

• TNK/TPA administration & conscious sedation

Systems & Equipment

• EMR: EPIC

• IV Pumps: Alaris

• Med Dispensing: Omnicell

• Monitors: Phillips

Orientation

• Day 1: Nursing Employee Orientation (NEO)

• Departmental: 2 days of on-unit orientation
  
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