Travel Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
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)

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, Nights (7 PM - 7 AM), every other week (EOW)
• Holidays: As needed
• Float: Required; travelers may float across all facilities in the health system
• 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, psychiatric observation, diabetes (including complicated cases), surgical patients and surgical observation
• Electronic Medical Record: EPIC system used
• Preferred: Previous Charge RN experience

Requirements & Certifications

• Mandatory:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or ARC)
  • Pass/fail EKG exam during onboarding (required for all RNs regardless of specialty)
  • Pass/fail EPIC test (2 attempts allowed; additional attempts may be granted at manager discretion)
  • Pass/fail medication/pharmacology competency exam (80%+ to pass)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (82%+ to pass; 2 attempts max with remediation)
  • Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
  • Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication)
  • NURSYS verification (RN license) within 60 days of start
  • State RN license primary source verification within 30 days of start
  • Annual skills checklist (1 week grace period to update)
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) training (not required for Behavioral Health RNs)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (required for MS/Tele and Cardiac Progressive Care units)
  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (80%+ to pass)
  • Color Blind Testing (online; 90%+ to pass)
  • Competency Exam (80%+ to pass)

• Preferred/May be required depending on unit:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
  • Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training

Compliance & Documentation

• Background Check:

  • Must be completed within 60 days of start
  • Includes criminal, alias, social security trace, education verification, and more
  • No open hits allowed; all cases must be cleared before start
  • Foreign equivalency evaluation required if education was obtained outside the U.S.
• Education Verification:

  • Associate’s degree in nursing or higher required
  • Primary source verification required; no pend allowed for RN EDVs at start (exceptions for international education with 30-day pend)
• References:

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

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

  • Strict photo requirements (no selfies, solid color background, business casual/uniform attire, forward-facing)
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam (if applicable)
  • Fit mask test (annual, approved N95 respirators required)
  • Immunizations/vaccinations required: Tdap, TB test (Qgold/TSPOT within 6 months), MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu seasonal vaccination or approved exemption
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start (includes THC, opiates, cocaine, amphetamines, etc.)
  • TB Questionnaire updated annually
• Facility Specific:

  • Floating policy acknowledgment (required for all agency staff)
  • Contractor equipment acknowledgment form
  • Health history form completion prior to clearance
  • Dress code review and acknowledgment
  • Job description review and acknowledgment

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 submitted timely.
• Travelers must be prepared to float across different units/facilities as needed.
• First-time travelers are accepted.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic medical-surgical telemetry environment with a diverse patient population, requiring strong clinical skills and flexibility.