Neuro Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Greensboro, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
Facility: Medical Neuroscience Progressive Care Unit (3 West) – 30 beds
Hospital System: Cone Health MSP

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts (7 PM – 7 AM)
• Schedule: Rotating weekends, float required across all Cone Health facilities as needed
• Holiday Requirement: One holiday and one holiday eve shift required (greatest day shift need on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Description

• 3 West is a Medical Neuroscience Progressive Care Unit focusing on medical neurological patients.
• Centralized Cardiac Monitoring Department (CCMD) provides patient monitoring surveillance.
• Staff schedules are created in 6-week periods via self-scheduling system (Optilink).

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Neuro Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience required
• First-time travelers are welcome
• Previous Charge RN experience preferred

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Pass/Fail EKG (Dysrhythmia) Exam required for all RNs (2 attempts allowed, must score 82% or higher)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (check with program management)

Skills & Clinical Competencies

• Experience with CVA (stroke) patients
• Knowledge of External CPAP/BiPAP
• Familiarity with TR band and Yale Swallowing Screen
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams required as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required (time sensitive, must be on file within 24 hours of qualification)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (required for badge)
• Background check within 60 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification (primary source, 3rd party) with foreign equivalency evaluation if applicable
• Transcript/Diploma for highest education (if applicable)
• Fingerprinting (NC SBI Fingerprint Results) required for Home Health and Long-Term Care only
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history
• Work history verification for last 5 years (third-party verification required)
• Two supervisory references required (one within 12 months, one within 24 months)
• Annual skills checklist with one-week grace period for renewal
• Facility-specific documents including floating policy, contractor equipment acknowledgement, dress code, and job description acknowledgment
• Badge photo meeting strict facility requirements (no selfies, solid color background, business casual or uniform attire)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam (if applicable) within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test (annual, approved N95 respirators required)
• Adult Tdap vaccine proof required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 6 months of start
• TB questionnaire within 30 days of start and annually thereafter
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer or declination with booster series as applicable
• Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• COVID-19 vaccination or declination accepted

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be flexible with scheduling and aware of zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences.
• Compliance deadlines are strict; all documentation must be completed by 12 Noon EST the Wednesday prior to start date.
• Floating across all Cone Health facilities is mandatory for all travelers.
• Candidates must acknowledge and complete required orientation and safety manuals.
• Pass/fail testing (EKG and medication) is mandatory for all RNs except Behavioral Health and Case Managers.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized neuroscience progressive care setting with a supportive team and structured scheduling. Candidates must meet strict compliance and certification requirements to ensure patient safety and quality care.