Registered Nurse, Med Surg Telemetry
Burlington, NC
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry) - Travel/Contract

Location: Burlington, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Schedule: Every other weekend and holidays as needed
• Float Requirement: Must float between all facilities within the system
• Patient Population: Inpatient unit with a focus on stroke (neurology) patients and multiple co-morbidities
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5 to 1:6

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience required
• Prior travel experience not required (first-time travelers accepted)
• Experience with telemetry remote monitoring required; on-unit telemetry monitoring preferred
• Experience with feeding tube care and management
• Proficient in accessing ports, blood product administration, central line and peripheral line care/management, PICC line management, and starting IVs
• Skilled in care for CVA patients and use of nasal cannula
• Knowledge of isolation precautions, wound care, and wound vac management
• Experience managing patient ratios of 1:5-6

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in North Carolina
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA or ARC)
• NIH Stroke Certification required
• Pass/fail EKG/Dysrhythmia competency exam required (minimum 82% score, 2 attempts allowed)
• EPIC electronic health record system competency required
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP) — verify with unit specifics

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card for badge issuance
• 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 may be required for education verification
• 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
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination proof
  • Hepatitis B titer or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination proof
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption
• Fit mask test completed within current calendar year and updated annually
• Fingerprinting required only for Home Health and Long-Term Care positions (not applicable here)

Additional Requirements

• Must complete mandatory onboarding tasks including Workday login and multi-factor authentication setup prior to start
• Must review and sign floating policy and contractor equipment acknowledgement form
• Badge photo must meet strict facility requirements (no selfies, solid color background, business casual or uniform attire)
• Must complete and pass EPIC test (2 attempts allowed, 80% passing score)
• Two supervisory references required from clinical assignments within the last 24 months (one within 12 months)
• Employment application/resume with 7 years of work history required
• Verification of all employment within last 5 years through third-party vendor required
• Annual skills checklist with a one-week grace period for renewal

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, with at least 1 year within the last year
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Medication Administration Badge (MAB)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• EKG competency
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience managing nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5 to 1:6

Important Notes

• The client has a zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Compliance deadlines are strict; all required documentation must be submitted on time
• Candidates must be flexible with scheduling and floating between units/facilities
• Pass/fail EKG exam is mandatory for all RNs regardless of specialty

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized neuro/stroke telemetry unit with a supportive environment for first-time travel nurses.