PCU Registered Nurse
Greensboro, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU

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

Work Schedule

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

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience required
• First-time travelers are welcome (prior travel experience NOT required)

Required Skills and Experience

• Cardiac Telemetry experience required
• Management and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Peripheral line care and management, including PICC line management
• Ability to titrate drips
• Experience working with PCU nurse-to-patient ratios (1:5)

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Pass/Fail EKG/Dysrhythmia competency exam (must pass with minimum 82%)

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 and 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 or diploma as proof of highest education
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine proof
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 6 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption
• Fit mask test (N95) completed within current calendar year and updated annually
• Physical exam (if applicable)

Orientation and Testing

• Pass/Fail EKG exam required for all RNs regardless of specialty
• EPIC test may be required depending on specialty/unit
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam (must score 80% or higher)
• Annual skills checklist with a one-week grace period for renewal

Additional Notes

• Zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Candidates must be flexible with scheduling and floating between units as needed
• Two supervisory references required from clinical assignments within the last 24 months
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history required
• Verification of all employment within the last 5 years required

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with PCU nurse-to-patient ratios (1:5)
• Cardiac telemetry experience
• Management and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• PICC line management experience
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) training
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing
• Successful completion of Pass/Fail testing for EKG and medication/pharmacology competency exams