Med-Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Greensboro, NC
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Greensboro, North Carolina

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 26 weeks (must accept full 26 weeks if offered)
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours
• Unit: Med-Surg/Telemetry (posted as MS Tele due to EKG requirement; patient population primarily Med-Surg)
• Schedule: Every other weekend and holiday rotation
• Float: Required to float across all facilities as needed
• Charge RN: Must be willing to work Charge RN shifts as needed

Job Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care on a Med-Surg/Telemetry unit
• Use of Rapid Response teams
• Administer blood products
• Manage peripheral lines and start IVs
• Administer Heparin, Insulin, and PCA (Patient Controlled Analgesia)
• Provide care involving nasal cannula oxygen delivery
• Follow isolation precautions
• Maintain 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratios

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in North Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Compliance and Onboarding 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 past 7 years, including aliases, criminal, sex offender, federal court, FACIS Level 3, and education verification
• Foreign equivalency evaluation if education obtained outside the U.S.
• Education verification by a third party (Associate’s degree in nursing or higher required)
• Transcript or diploma copy for highest education level
• NURSYS license verification within 30 days of start
• Pass/Fail EKG exam (mandatory for all RNs except Behavioral Health or Case Managers)
• EPIC test with passing score (2 attempts allowed)
• Physical exam (if applicable)
• Fit mask test (annual, approved N95 respirators required)
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine proof
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 6 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer proof
  • Hepatitis B titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start
• Completion of Health History Form and upload prior to clearance
• Completion of orientation safety manual acknowledgement
• Completion of floating policy and contractor equipment acknowledgement forms
• Badge photo meeting strict facility requirements (no selfies, solid color background, business casual or uniform attire, forward-facing pose)

Testing and Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (80% minimum score)
• Competency exam as applicable (80% minimum score)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (pass/fail, 82% minimum score, max 2 attempts)
• Color vision test (required unless non-clinical)
• Pass/Fail testing for EKG and medication (2 attempts allowed)

References and Work History

• Two supervisory references required from clinical positions:

  • One reference from an assignment within 12 months prior to start
  • One reference from an assignment within 24 months prior to start
• Employment application/resume with 7 years of work history
• Verification of all employment within last 5 years through third party
• Annual skills checklist with a one-week grace period for renewal

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be aware of and agree to the mandatory questionnaire prior to submission
• Candidates must complete all compliance requirements by 12 Noon EST the Wednesday prior to the start date
• Fingerprinting required only for Home Health and Long-Term Care positions (not applicable here)
• Candidates must be prepared for a zero-tolerance policy on tardiness and unexcused absences
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Nurse travel contract position in Greensboro, NC.