Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical/Surgical (PRN)

Job Description

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.

Minimum Requirements

Diploma in Nursing, Associates in Nursing or higher

Bachelors Degree is preferred.

At least 1 year experience in acute patient care setting is required.

Current NC RN license or licensure to practice in a participating Nurse Licensure Compact state Health Care Provider is required.

AHA Basic Life Support is required.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities required:  (i.e. supervision, computers, etc.) 

  Flexibility in scheduling to meet the twenty four (24) hour needs of the patients. 

  Possess organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

  Ability to utilize effective and confidential communication in patient, interdisciplinary, and
  staff relationships.

  Maintains stable performance levels under conditions of pressure and multiple
  demands.

  Working knowledge and experience with PC-based applications.

Other Information

Compensation package includes competitive base pay starting at 30.00 per hour, shift and weekend differentials

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.