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

Registered Nurse (PCU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
Shift: Day, 3x12 hour shifts (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Work schedule includes weekend and holiday rotations.
• No on-call required.
• Floating between campuses as needed is mandatory.
• Patient Care Unit (PCU) nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina.
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with PCU experience within the last year required.
• Telemetry experience required.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Pass/Fail Testing for EKG and Medication competency.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement.
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication).
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for Cardiac Progressive Care and ER RNs)
• Pass/Fail Dysrhythmia/EKG Exam (must score 82% or higher; 2 attempts allowed)
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (must score 80% or higher)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication)

Required Skills and Competencies

• Management and interpretation of dysrhythmias.
• Peripheral line care and management, including PICC lines.
• Ability to titrate drips.
• Must be flexible with scheduling and adhere to strict punctuality and attendance policies.

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse license for North Carolina with 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 (required for badge).
• Background check within 60 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in the past 7 years.
• Education verification by a third party; Associate’s degree in nursing or higher required.
• Transcript or diploma may be required if education was obtained outside the U.S. (foreign equivalency evaluation allowed within 30 days after start).
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history.
• Verification of all employment within the last 5 years through a third party.
• Two supervisory references required from clinical assignments within the last 24 months (one within 12 months).
• Annual skills checklist with a one-week grace period for renewal.
• Badge photo meeting strict facility requirements (no selfies, solid color background, business casual or uniform attire, forward-facing).
• Completion of Health History Form including any physician-mandated work restrictions.
• Completion of facility-specific floating and equipment acknowledgement policies.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start.
• Fit mask test (N95 respirator) completed within the current calendar year and updated annually.
• Proof of adult Tdap vaccine.
• TB testing (Qgold/TSPOT) within 6 months of start; chest X-ray if positive history.
• TB Questionnaire within 30 days of start and updated annually.
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity via positive titer or 2 vaccines at least 28 days apart.
• Hepatitis B immunity or declination documentation.
• Varicella immunity via positive titer or 2 vaccines at least 28 days apart.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/22/2025 – 2/27/2026).

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be aware of and agree to the zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences.
• Pass/Fail EKG exam is mandatory for all RNs regardless of specialty.
• Candidates must be flexible to float between all campuses as needed.
• No prior travel experience required.

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