Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Burlington, NC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

Location: Burlington, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Schedule: 3x12 hour shifts, nights (7 PM - 7:30 AM), every other weekend (EOW), holidays as needed
• Float required: All travelers must be willing to float between all facilities within the health system
• Patient population: Inpatient unit with a variety of patients, specializing in stroke (neuro) care
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5 to 1:6
• Experience with multiple co-morbidities required

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience with accessing ports
• Experience with blood product administration
• PICC line management experience
• Wound vac management experience
• Telemetry experience
• Stroke patient care experience

Required Certifications

• Pass/Fail EKG/Dysrhythmia exam (required for all RNs)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit (verify with manager)
• Other certifications such as PALS, NRP, TNCC, CPI may be preferred depending on unit

Licensure

• 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
• 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 proof of highest education
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (Qgold/TSPOT within 6 months)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption
• Fit mask test (N95) completed within current calendar year and updated annually
• Fingerprinting required for certain positions (Home Health and Long-Term Care only)
• References: 2 supervisory references required from recent assignments (within 12 and 24 months)
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history
• Work history verification for last 5 years

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be flexible with scheduling and aware of zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Must complete compliance documentation by deadline prior to start date
• Floating between facilities is mandatory for all travelers
• Pass/fail EPIC test required for RNs regardless of specialty
• Patient care involves specialized stroke/neuro population with complex needs

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic inpatient neuro/telemetry unit with a supportive team and a variety of patient care experiences.