Progressive Care Unit RN – Cardiac Telemetry
Greensboro, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
Facility: Hospital in Greensboro, NC (Travel/Contract)
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Schedule

• 3x12 hour shifts, nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Weekend rotation
• Holiday rotation
• No call required
• Floating between all campuses as needed

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum 2 years nursing experience required
• First-time travelers are welcome
• Experience with Cardiac Telemetry required
• Must have experience managing and interpreting dysrhythmias
• Experience with peripheral line care/management and PICC line management
• Ability to titrate drips
• Must have experience with PCU ratios (1:5)
• Floating required as needed

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for Cardiac Progressive Care and MS/Tele units)
• Pass/Fail EKG/Dysrhythmia Exam (all RNs except Behavioral Health and Case Managers)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• State RN License verification (Primary Source Verification within 30 days of start)
• NURSYS verification within 60 days of start

Mandatory Compliance & Testing

• Pass/Fail EKG exam required for all RNs regardless of specialty
• EPIC test required for RNs starting 9/19/23 (2 attempts allowed, 3rd attempt may be approved by manager)
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (score 80% or higher)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (pass/fail, 2 attempts max, remediation required after first failure)
• Background check within 60 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start
• Physical exam (if applicable)
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Negative TB or Chest X-Ray (Qgold/TSPOT within 6 months)
  • MMR (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or declination
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved exemption
  • COVID-19 vaccination or declination

Documentation & Verification

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Social Security card required for badge issuance
• Education verification (Associate's degree in nursing or higher required)
• Transcript/Diploma as applicable
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history
• Verification of all employment within last 5 years through third party
• 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 and contractor equipment acknowledgement must be reviewed and signed
• Badge photo meeting strict facility requirements (no selfies, solid color background, business casual or uniform attire)

Additional Notes

• Candidate must be flexible with scheduling and aware of zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Compliance deadline is 12 Noon EST the Wednesday prior to start date
• Floating between campuses is mandatory as needed
• Fingerprinting required for Home Health and Long-Term Care positions only (must be completed in North Carolina)

This position is ideal for RNs with cardiac telemetry experience looking for a travel contract opportunity with a reputable healthcare system in North Carolina.