Internal Travel Rn - Medical-Surgical - Nags Head, Nc

ECU Health

About The Outer Banks Hospital

The Outer Banks Hospital is a full-service critical access hospital offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services. The 21-bed facility is designed to meet the needs of the coastal community, whose year-round population of approximately 35,000 swells to about 350,000 in the summer season. Its campus includes four ORs, a medical/surgical unit, a labor & delivery suite with a dedicated caesarian section OR, a full rehabilitation therapy center, cancer treatment and radiation therapy center, and a 24-hour emergency department.

OBH is fully accredited, provides high quality care in a compassionate environment to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, and has been nationally recognized for outstanding patient care.

Position Summary

Responsible to provide care in accordance with the North Carolina Board of Nursing-Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Standards of Practice and other standards established by profession/professional groups, regulating bodies/agents. Nursing care will be delivered in accordance with ECU Health and entity specific nursing policies, procedures and professional standards of care/practice.
Responsible for the provision and coordination of nursing care to include the collection and analysis of assessment data, identification of expected outcomes and development of plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family and other interdisciplinary team members. Identifies interventions to attain expected outcomes, implements the interventions identified in the plan of care, evaluates the progress of the patient/family toward attainment of outcomes, and documents the process. This care includes sensitivity to age specific and unique needs of the patient/family.
Promotes and evaluates the effective functioning of the health care team. Collaborates with health care team members to meet the identified needs of the patient/family throughout the episode of care. Delegates tasks and activities as appropriate and governed by NC Nurse Practice Act.

Minimum Requirements

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities required: (i.e. supervision, computers, etc.)
• Flexibility in scheduling to meet the twenty four (24) hour needs of the patients
• Working knowledge and experience with PC-based applications
• Maintains stable performance levels under conditions of pressure and multiple demands
• Ability to utilize effective and confidential communication in patient, interdisciplinary, and staff relationships
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification is required
• Diploma in Nursing, Associates in Nursing or higher
• Possess organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• ACLS as appropriate (required for intensive or progressive care)
• Not currently employed by ECU Health and separated for 92 days, having left in good standing
• Bachelor Degree is preferred
• Greater than 1 year of nursing experience is required

Other Information

We are hiring experienced nurses for Med/Surg travel assignments at The Outer Banks Hospital in Nags Head, where wide beaches, stunning sunsets and endless outdoor activities are part of daily life. Nags Head's 11 miles of oceanfront are perfect for those who love the outdoors, offering swimming, surfing, hiking, hang gliding and so much more.

• Additional compensation: shift bonus of up to $140 per shift worked (based on distance from permanent residence), 1.5x base hourly rate for overtime (over 40 hours), call-back and holiday pay, $3.00 per hour for stand-by pay, and $2.00 per hour for charge/preceptor pay
• Base pay: up to $80 per hour for all travel nursing positions
• 13 - week assignments with option to extend at the discretion of the manager

• Travel team members are expected to:
  • Float to other areas as needed
  • Rotate shifts to meet department needs as determined by the Manager (may include 11 a.m.-11 p.m., 7 a.m.-7 p.m., 3 p.m.-3 a.m., 7 p.m.-7 a.m. and/or other shifts as determined by organizational needs)
  • Adhere to required attendance of unit staff meetings, completion of e-inform modules, and completion of required organizational continuing education
  • Use the scheduling system to manage their schedule, including non-duty/time-off requests
• Adhere to required attendance of unit staff meetings, completion of e-inform modules, and completion of required organizational continuing education
• Use the scheduling system to manage their schedule, including non-duty/time-off requests
• Rotate shifts to meet department needs as determined by the Manager (may include 11 a.m.-11 p.m., 7 a.m.-7 p.m., 3 p.m.-3 a.m., 7 p.m.-7 a.m. and/or other shifts as determined by organizational needs)
• Organizational policies will be applicable to internal travel team members, notwithstanding Internal Travel Staffing Program specifications included within each assignment acknowledgement
• Travel Staffing positions are not eligible for health benefits, shifts or weekend differentials, incentive pay, PTO or float pool differentials.
• Float to other areas as needed

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.