Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Greensboro, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work schedule: 3x12 hour shifts, nights (7 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Rotating weekends and holidays required
• Float required: all travelers may be floated between facilities within the health system
• Patient population: primarily Medical-Surgical (MS) with telemetry capability
• Patient ratio: 1:5
• Patients: Adult inpatients with established medical diagnoses requiring acute care or treatment

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience in Charge Nurse roles
• Proficient in interpretation of dysrhythmias and telemetry remote monitoring
• Skilled in feeding tube care and management
• Experience with blood product administration
• Competent in peripheral line care and management, including PICC line management and IV starts
• Knowledgeable in patient-controlled analgesia (PCA)
• Experience in cerebrovascular accident (CVA) care
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification or competency

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC approved
• Pass/Fail EKG/Dysrhythmia exam required for all RNs (2 attempts allowed, must score 82% or higher)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit (verify with management)
• Other certifications such as PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIH Stroke Certification may be required depending on unit (verify with management)

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for North Carolina
• Primary source verification required within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required within 60 days of start

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card
• Background check within 60 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification (Associate’s degree in nursing or higher required)
• Transcript/Diploma as proof of highest education
• Health documents including:

  • Physical exam (if applicable)
  • Fit mask test (annual, approved N95 respirators)
  • Immunizations: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu vaccine or approved exemption
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (Qgold/TSPOT within 6 months)
  • Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start
• References: 2 supervisory references required from clinical assignments within last 24 months
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history
• Work history verification for last 5 years through third-party vendor
• Annual skills checklist with a one-week grace period for renewal
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge, health history form, floating policy acknowledgment, contractor equipment acknowledgment, dress code review, and job description review
• EPIC test completion with passing score screenshot required prior to clearance

Additional Notes

• The facility has a zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Candidates must be flexible with scheduling
• Floating between facilities is mandatory for all travelers
• Candidates must complete all compliance requirements by the deadline prior to start date
• Pass/Fail EKG exam is mandatory for all RNs regardless of specialty
• Candidates must submit a professional badge photo meeting strict guidelines (no selfies, solid color background, business casual or uniform attire)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment with a diverse patient population requiring acute medical care and telemetry monitoring. The role demands strong clinical skills, flexibility, and adherence to strict compliance and certification standards.