PCU Registered Nurse
Greensboro, NC
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU

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

Job Details

• Schedule: 3x12 hour shifts, nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Every other weekend required; holidays as needed
• Floating to other units as needed
• Focus on cardiac patients including Congestive Heart Failure, rule-out myocardial infarction, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Arrhythmias
• Secondary focus on respiratory issues such as COPD and pneumonia
• Patient diagnoses commonly include Heart Failure, Respiratory Failure, NSTEMI, COPD, Pneumonia

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• First-time travel nurses are welcome (no prior travel experience required)

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Pass/Fail Dysrhythmia/EKG exam required (must score 82% or higher; 2 attempts allowed)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• State RN license verification (North Carolina) with primary source verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification within 60 days of start
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., NIH Stroke Certification for Cardiac Progressive Care)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU), with at least 1 year of recent PCU experience
• Current ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

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/Diploma as proof of highest education
• Drug screening (10-panel, negative result required within 40 days of start)
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 6 months
  • Hepatitis B titer or declination
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption
• Fit mask test (N95) completed within current calendar year and updated annually
• Fingerprinting required for certain positions (Home Health and Long-Term Care only)

Additional Requirements

• Completion of a health history form prior to clearance
• Completion of EPIC or Dysrhythmia/ EKG testing with pass/fail results
• Two supervisory references required for clinical positions (one within 12 months, one within 24 months)
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history
• Verification of all employment within the last 5 years through a third-party vendor
• Annual skills checklist with a one-week grace period for renewal

Important Notes

• Candidates must be aware of the pass/fail EKG exam requirement
• Candidates must be flexible with scheduling and understand the zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Floating to other units may be required
• Candidates must submit a professional badge photo meeting strict guidelines (no selfies, solid color background, business casual or uniform attire) prior to clearance
• Candidates will receive onboarding instructions including Workday login and multi-factor authentication setup before start date

This position offers an opportunity to work in a cardiac progressive care unit with a focus on complex cardiac and respiratory patients in a travel nurse capacity. The role requires strong clinical skills, flexibility, and adherence to strict compliance and documentation standards.