Progressive Care Unit RN – Cardiac Telemetry
Greensboro, NC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, Nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Schedule: Weekend and holiday rotation required
• No call required
• Floating: All travelers must float between Cone Health campuses as needed
• Experience: Minimum 2 years required; first-time travelers are welcome

Required Skills and Experience

• Cardiac Telemetry experience required
• Management and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Peripheral line care/management, including PICC line management
• Ability to titrate drips
• Experience with Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5
• ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Certification required

Certifications and Testing Requirements

• Mandatory Certifications:

  • ACLS (AHA or ARC)
  • BLS (AHA or ARC)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (required for Cardiac Progressive Care and MS/Tele units)
• Pass/Fail Testing:

  • Dysrhythmia/EKG exam required for all RNs (except Behavioral Health and Case Managers)
  • EPIC test required based on specialty (2 attempts allowed, additional attempts may be approved onsite)
• Other Certifications:

  • Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) may be preferred (not required for Behavioral Health RNs)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) may be preferred for certain units

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 past 7 years, including:

  • All aliases on SSN trace
  • National criminal search, federal court, sex offender registry, FACIS Level 3
  • Education verification (including foreign equivalency if applicable)
• Education Verification: Associate’s degree in nursing or higher required
• High School Diploma/GED verification as applicable
• Employment Application/Resume with 7-year work history
• Work History Verification for last 5 years through third-party vendor
• Two supervisory references required (one within 12 months, one within 24 months)
• Skills Checklist updated annually (one-week grace period)
• Facility-specific documents including floating policy and contractor equipment acknowledgement
• Badge photo meeting strict facility requirements (no selfies, solid color background, business casual/uniform attire)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam (if applicable)
• Fit Mask test (annual, specific approved N95 respirators required)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination proof
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (Qgold/TSPOT within 6 months)
• TB Questionnaire (within 30 days of start, updated annually)
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer proof
• Hepatitis B titer or declination with booster documentation if needed
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer proof
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start
• Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required by 10/20)
• COVID-19 vaccination or declination accepted

Additional Notes

• Floating between campuses is mandatory
• Zero tolerance for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Compliance deadlines are strict and must be met prior to start
• Candidates must be flexible with scheduling
• First-time travelers are accepted

This position offers an opportunity to work in a progressive care environment with a focus on cardiac telemetry and requires strong clinical skills in dysrhythmia management and line care. The role demands flexibility, adherence to strict compliance and certification standards, and the ability to float across multiple campuses.