Staff Nurse Lenoir Strong without Benefits- OR
About The Position
This is a six-month internal temporary contract registered nurse position assigned to the Operating Room at UNC Lenoir Health Care. The contract pays $68 per hour and does not include benefits. Nurses are hired as temporary employees and are not eligible for shift differential. The nurse will be assigned to a specific unit and may be required to float to other hospital areas where they have competency. The minimum commitment is 36 hours per week (72 hours per pay period), with schedules based on unit needs. Contract nurses are scheduled after permanent employees. Overtime beyond 40 hours per week may be allowed at the Director’s discretion and is paid at time and one-half. There is no paid time-off accrual. Employees committing to a six-month contract may use three paid days; requested time off must be disclosed at interview or before signing and must follow hospital policies. Additional time off requires approval and is unpaid. The attendance policy provides a written warning after two occurrences and termination of the contract after three occurrences. Employment remains at will. Onboarding follows UNC Lenoir’s nursing standards and is tailored to the nurse’s experience, including orientation, Epic, and competencies, and will not exceed six consecutive weeks. Contract nurses may apply for permanent positions if they remain in good standing. At the end of the contract, the employee must choose to become a permanent employee or resign.
Requirements
- At least two years of appropriate training.
- An active, unconditional North Carolina registered nurse license that is not suspended or revoked.
- Active Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support certifications.
- Additional applicable certifications may be required based on the assigned work area.
- Satisfactory completion of all Employee Health onboarding components, including a background check and drug test.
- Compliance with applicable continuing education requirements.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing services in the Operating Room and assigned unit.
- Float to other hospital areas as needed when competent to work in those areas.
- Work a minimum of 36 hours per week or 72 hours per pay period.
- Work scheduled days, nights, weekends, and holidays according to unit needs.
- Maintain compliance with continuing education requirements imposed by North Carolina law, the North Carolina Board of Nursing, and UNC Lenoir.
Benefits
- Three paid days may be used by employees committing to a six-month contract; there is no paid time-off accrual.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
