Med-Surg Telemetry RN
Greensboro, NC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
Contract Length: 21 weeks

Job Overview

• Unit: Med-Surg Telemetry (primarily MS patient population)
• Shift: Nights, 3x12 hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Schedule: Every other weekend and holiday rotation
• Float to other units as needed
• May serve as Charge RN if needed

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years nursing experience required
• No first-time travelers accepted
• Must pass a mandatory Pass/Fail EKG exam during onboarding
• BLS certification required
• EPIC experience required
• Patient ratio: 1:6
• Must be flexible with scheduling and adhere to strict attendance policies (zero tolerance for tardiness/unexcused absences)

Clinical Skills & Responsibilities

• Use of Rapid Response teams
• Blood product administration
• Peripheral line care management and IV starts
• Administration of Heparin, insulin, PCA
• Nasal cannula oxygen delivery
• Isolation precautions

Certifications & Testing

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Pass/Fail EKG/Dysrhythmia exam (must score 82% or higher, max 2 attempts)
• EPIC test (2 attempts allowed, 80% passing score)
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIH Stroke Certification as applicable (check unit specifics)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams (80% passing score)
• Color Blind Testing (if applicable)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• State RN license verification (primary source within 30 days of start)
• NURSYS verification within 60 days of start

Compliance & Documentation

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/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/Diploma as applicable
• Foreign equivalency evaluation if education obtained outside the U.S.
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history
• Work history verification for last 5 years
• Two supervisory references (one within 12 months, one within 24 months)
• Annual skills checklist (must be updated within one week grace period)
• Facility-specific documents including floating policy, contractor equipment acknowledgement, dress code, health history form, and affiliate packet
• Badge photo meeting strict facility requirements (no selfies, solid color background, business casual/uniform attire, forward-facing)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam (if applicable)
• Fit mask test (annual, approved N95 respirators required)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine proof
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (Qgold/TSPOT within 6 months)
• TB questionnaire (updated annually)
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella immunization or positive titer proof
• Hepatitis B titer or declination with booster documentation
• Varicella immunization 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

• Candidates must be aware of and accept the 21-week contract length (no option for 13 weeks)
• Must be aware of and comply with all facility policies and testing requirements
• Floating to other units is mandatory as needed
• Charge RN duties may be assigned

This position is ideal for experienced RNs comfortable with telemetry patients, night shifts, and a fast-paced hospital environment requiring flexibility and adherence to strict compliance and testing standards.