Travel RN – Medical-Surgical Telemetry
Greensboro, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
Facility: Medical-Surgical Telemetry Unit (primarily MS patients)
Contract Length: 9 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, Nights (7 PM - 7 AM), every other week (EOW)
• Holiday Requirement: Must work 2 out of 4 holidays (Christmas Eve or Day, New Year's Eve or Day)
• Float: Required to float across all facilities within the health system as needed
• Experience: Minimum 2 years required; first-time travelers are welcome
• Patient Population:

  • Observation patients
  • Respiratory conditions
  • General Medical Surgical diagnoses
  • Palliative, End of Life, Hospice patients
  • Psychiatric Observation
  • Diabetes (new and complicated cases)
  • Surgical and surgical observation patients
• Electronic Health Record: EPIC system used
• Preferred: Previous Charge RN experience

Requirements & Certifications

• Mandatory Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC certified
  • Pass/fail EKG exam required during onboarding (all RNs)
• Additional Certifications (may be required depending on unit):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - may be preferred
  • NIH Stroke Certification - required for Cardiac Progressive Care and MS/Tele units
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - may be preferred
• Testing:

  • Pass/fail EKG/Dysrhythmia exam (minimum 82% to pass, 2 attempts allowed)
  • EPIC competency test (2 attempts allowed, 80% to pass)
  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (80% to pass)
  • Color Blind Testing (online) as applicable
• Licensure:

  • Valid North Carolina RN license with primary source verification required within 30 days of start
  • NURSYS verification required within 60 days of start

Compliance & Documentation

• Background Check:

  • Must be completed within 60 days of start
  • Includes aliases, social security trace, national criminal search, federal court, sex offender registry, education verification, and international searches if applicable
  • No open hits allowed; all cases must be cleared before start
• Education Verification:

  • Associate's degree in nursing or higher required
  • Foreign equivalency evaluation required if education obtained outside the U.S.
• References:

  • Two supervisory references required from clinical positions (one within 12 months, one within 24 months)
• Work History:

  • 7 years of work history required on employment application/resume
  • Verification of all employment within last 5 years required
• Photo for Badge:

  • Strict photo requirements (no selfies, solid color background, business casual or uniform attire)
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam (if applicable)
  • Fit mask test (annual, specific approved N95 respirators)
  • Immunizations: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella (proof of vaccination or positive titer required)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 6 months
  • Drug screening: 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

• Zero tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Candidates must be flexible with scheduling
• Floating across facilities is mandatory for travelers
• Candidates must complete and sign facility-specific policies including floating policy and contractor equipment acknowledgment
• First-time travelers are accepted for this assignment

This position offers an opportunity to work in a diverse medical-surgical telemetry environment with a supportive health system, requiring strong clinical skills, flexibility, and compliance with rigorous credentialing and testing standards.